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SetTime



This simple subsystem attempts to obtain the date and time from some
other host on the connected Ethernet. If it is successful, it sets the
date and time in the operating system and also displays it. If
unsuccessful, it displays an error message.
This subsystem intentionally has the same name as the Alto Executive
command which prompts the user for date and time. If your Alto does
not know the date and time when the Executive is started, it executes
an automatic SetTime command (if you confirm with carriage ret~rn). If
SetTime.run exists on your disk, it will be run in preference to
executing the Executive command ItSetTime.- It . If SetTirne.run is
unsuccessful in obtaining the date and time (which is unlikely unless
the Ethernet is broken or your Alto isn't connected), it will return to
the Executive after pre-loading the command "SetTime ..... ", which you
should confirm with carriage return to cause the Executive to prompt
you for manual typein of the date and time.
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