ClockSync II 1.4.1

A StuffIt archive of ClockSync II is available for download (152k).

ClockSync II has several licenses available:

• 3 user license, $5.
• 10 user license, $10.
• 25 user license, $20.
• 50 user license, $35.
• 100 user license, $70.
• 250 user license, $150.
• Unlimited site license, $300.

You can register online via Kagi.

ClockSync II is a simple utility to synchronize the clock of your Macintoshes. If you have two or more Macintoshes, you probably notice that the clocks drift apart as time goes by. This can range from being a minor nuisance to a real pain, especially if you tend to do a lot of file synchronizing between the Macintoshes. ClockSync II synchronizes the clocks between two Macintoshes, by setting the clock of "servant" Macintoshes to be the same as the clock of a "master" Macintosh. While it's a big help if you have just two or three Macintoshes, it can be a real life-saver on big networks!

ClockSync II has two components - a Master and a Servant. The Master is an application that is run on the "master" computer. The Servants are run on other computers on the network, and will synchronise their time with that of the "master" computer.

Additionally, the Master can synchronize its clock to a highly accurate network time server over the internet, insuring that all the computers on your network have matching date, time and location information.

While ClockSync is very useful due to the normal "drift" between the clocks of any Macintoshes on your network, it's especially valuable for automatically handling the Daylight Saving Time transition in the spring and fall.

ClockSync II will run on any Macintosh with a 68020 or better processor (it is accelerated for PowerPC). The Masters and Servants must be on an AppleTalk network. The Master can use an internet connection (via either Open Transport or MacTCP/IP) to access a network time server.

ClockSync II is Appearance Manager-savvy.

NOTE: The internet time server feature of the Master cannot access the internet through a proxy server or similar internet firewall.

ClockSync II 1.4.1 (24 November 2000)

• Master: Added balloon help.
• Master: Fixed bug when log file fills up.
• Servant: Added balloon help.

ClockSync II 1.4.0 (5 January 1999)

• Master: Added log window.
• Master: Added network timeout setting.
• Master: Added ability to hide main window for a faceless application.

ClockSync II 1.3.2 (6 August 1998)

• Master: Update time servers.
• Master: Enhanced timeout period if server connection fails.
• Master: Add work-around to properly set time for 30-minute time zones.

ClockSync II 1.3.1 (13 May 1998)

• Master: Properly initialize time server window to fix potential crashing bug.

ClockSync II 1.3.0 (12 May 1998)

• Master: Added ability to synchronize to network time servers.
• Master: Fixed registration display bug.
• Servant: Added "Synchronize to Master" button for manual synchronizing.
• Servant: The main window can now be opened and closed (creating a faceless application).

ClockSync II 1.2.1 (9 March 1998)

• Enhanced network error handling for Servant.

ClockSync II 1.2.0 (31 January 1998)

• Added periodic synchronization option to Servant.

ClockSync II 1.1.2 (10 December 1997)

• Use new PowerPlant Appearance classes.
• Weak link AppleGuide libraries for better compatibility.

ClockSync II 1.1.1 (26 November 1997)

• Use new PowerPlant Appearance classes.
• Weak link AppleGuide libraries for better compatibility.

ClockSync II 1.1.0 (12 October 1997)

• Added AppleGuide support.

ClockSync II 1.0.3 (23 July 1997)

• Fixed bug that would display empty dialog when launching Master.

ClockSync II 1.0.2 (24 June 1997)

• Added 50-user license option.
• Fixed bug that could potentially corrupt Servant preferences.
• Updated grayscale appearance.

ClockSync II 1.0.1 (2 June 1997)

• Added 10-user license option.

ClockSync II 1.0.0 (30 May 1997)

• First release.

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