213160 – every update on sys-libs/timezone-data sets my clock to GMT

Bug 213160 - every update on sys-libs/timezone-data sets my clock to GMT

Summary: every update on sys-libs/timezone-data sets my clock to GMT

Status:	RESOLVED WORKSFORME

Alias:	None

Product:	Gentoo Linux
Classification:	Unclassified
Component:	Current packages (show other bugs)
Hardware:	All Linux

Importance:	High normal
Assignee:	Gentoo Linux bug wranglers

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Reported:	2008-03-12 15:34 UTC by cucu ionut
Modified:	2008-03-12 15:36 UTC (History)
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Description cucu ionut 2008-03-12 15:34:12 UTC

I have to recopy /etc/localtime and restart clock everytime there is an update on this package. I don't think that's normal. Also shouldn't rewriting a file in /etc/ request permission first?

Reproducible: Always

Comment 1 Jakub Moc (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2008-03-12 15:36:28 UTC

So, how about setting your TIMEZONE right in /etc/conf.d/clock?
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