" bravely wrote to "All" (26 Oct 05 17:46:23)
--- on the heady topic of " Why aren't computer clocks as accurate as cheap
quartz watches?"

do From:
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do sci.electronics.repair:346372 alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt:351220

do mike wrote:

Supply and demand.
If your watch kept bad time, you'd send it back.
If your computer keeps bad time, you'll reset the clock
and bitch about it on the internet.

do I'm looking for a techical explanation.


CHANGE THE XTAL, ALREADY!!!

A*s*i*m*o*v

.... Techs would rather pee on an electric fence for the light show