NetChronometer 1.4.8

A StuffIt archive of NetChronometer is available for download (680k).

Download the NetChronometer Server File (2k). Updated 6 Nov. 2000.

NetChronometer has a $7 registration fee. You can register online via Kagi.

Noticed that your Macintosh's clock tends to drift over time? NetChronometer can take care of it!

NetChronometer will synchronize the date and time of your Macintosh with a highly accurate network time server over the internet. You can even set up NetChronometer to synchronize with the time server periodically, for unattended operation.

And, because it's an application, you can easily free up the memory consumed by NetChronometer just by quitting the application. Apple's Time Synchronizer (first included in Mac OS 8.5) installs a background extension that consumes 176k of memory all the time.

A comprehensive list of network time servers can be found on the NTP.servers web site.

NetChronometer requires System 7 or later, and a 68020-based Macintosh or better. NetChronometer comes in both 68K and PowerPC versions. NetChronometer requires a direct or dial-in internet connection. It supports Open Transport or "classic" Macintosh TCP/IP.

NetChronometer is not supported as a "Classic" app under OS X.

NetChronometer is Appearance Manager-savvy.

NOTE: NetChronometer cannot access the internet through a proxy server or similar internet firewall.

Release 1.4.8 (21 August 2001):

• Updated server list.

Release 1.4.7 (6 March 2001):

• Reduced timeout period for non-existant time servers.
• Updated server list.

Release 1.4.6 (6 November 2000):

• Updated server list.

Release 1.4.5 (23 May 2000):

• Fixed bug that was preventing log window from updating properly.

Release 1.4.4 (14 April 2000):

• Fixed bug that could prevent settings from being opened with new settings.

Release 1.4.3 (3 April 2000):

• Fix memory leak when checking for latest version.
• Fixed bug that could result in multiple simultaneous checks.

Release 1.4.2 (24 November 1999):

• Now remembers last synchronization to schedule next one.
• Updated internet interface.

Release 1.4.1 (14 September 1999):

• Servers now stored as a separate document for easier updating.
• Added ability to check for newer versions.

Release 1.4.0 (8 August 1999):

• Servers now stored as a separate document for easier updating.
• Added ability to check for newer versions.

Release 1.3.1 (19 April 1999):

• Added balloon help.
• Updated server list.
• Added Apple menu choices for visiting home and NTP web pages.

Release 1.3.0 (6 December 1998):

• Added log window.
• Added network timeout setting.

Release 1.2.0 (10 September 1998):

• Added support for adding & editing custom time servers.

Release 1.1.1 (20 July 1998):

• Add work-around to properly set time for 30-minute time zones.
• Enhanced timeout period if server connection fails.
• Fix periodic check bug that could prevent checks from occuring.
• Update time server listing.

Release 1.1.0 (18 June 1998):

• Added option for checking time upon launch.

Release 1.0.1 (12 May 1998):

• Fixed bug that could cause registration reminder to appear early.
• Weak link Open Transport for PPC Macs with MacTCP/IP.
• Corrected MacTCP/IP bug that would prevent connection.
• Expanded network time server list.
• Optimized code size slightly.
• Updated and expanded documentation.

Release 1.0.0 (6 May 1998):

• Initial release.

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