[LEAPSECS] Clarification and VM Synchronization

[Finkleman, Dave]

First, to clarify what I meant by UTC being inaccurate.  IMO, UTC is
inaccurate as a measure of Earth rotation.  It is precise in atomic
seconds, but it is inaccurate for astronomical purposes.  Accuracy is
restored to a significant degree by DUT.  It is precise to the degree
that contributing clocks can be synchronized (nanosecond level, or as
previous discussions conjecture, picosecond level).   I am as usual
insecure about this, and I would appreciate either confirmation or a
more suitable alternative.

Second, I am now fascinated by the implications of lack of synch among
virtual machines or real networks of distributed computers.  I watched
the YouTube video recommend in the previous thread.  I do not understand
this any way near to the others on this group, but I need to convince
non-technical authorities that this matters.  Any suggestions other than
a two by four with lots of momentum -- and maybe a protruding nail?

It is ironic that the shift in astrological signs made headlines this
morning while the significance of Earth rotation and orientation
parameters escapes notice.

Dave Finkleman
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