GETCLOCK Version 0.1  [For IBM-Compatibles]
CP/M-86 System Time/Date Setter For PCs and XTs
Freeware from Kirk Lawrence


GETCLOCK sets the CP/M-86 system clock to the date and time contained in the
battery-operated PC/XT hardware clock.

Simply invoke GETCLOCK from the command line (or from an AUTOEXEC.SUB-type of
start-up file).  GETCLOCK will automatically set the CP/M-86 system clock and
calendar, and update the information on CP/M-86's status line to reflect the
settings that were retrieved from the hardware clock.

Naturally the hardware clock, itself, must be set correctly in order for the
system date and time to be accurate! :)

GETCLOCK works with most generic add-in clocks that are commonly found in
8086/8088-based PC- and XT-class computers.  These clocks use standardized
hardware port addresses of 240h or 340h.  Whichever of these addresses your
clock uses, GETCLOCK will find it.

If your computer's clock is located at a non-standard hardware address, or if
you have a proprietary clock that needs specialized clock-setting software
(such as the Dallas Semiconductor "Smartwatch," for example), then GETCLOCK
probably won't work for you.

If you aren't sure about your particular hardware, go ahead and run GETCLOCK
anyway.  If the clock in your computer isn't compatible, GETCLOCK will exit
with an error message, and no harm will be done.

GETCLOCK does not work with AT-class computers (286 and higher).  Use the
program GETATCLK.CMD if you have an AT-class machine.

GETCLOCK does not alter the CP/M-86 "century" setting.  However, GETCLOCK may
continue to be used indefinitely if, when the year 2000 arrives, you apply
the "Y2K Patch" to your CPM.SYS file.  If you're not comfortable patching
your CP/M-86 system file, you can use the Y2K-compliant program GETCLK.CMD.

GETCLOCK.CMD is free.  As is always the case with "freeware," there are no
guarantees whatsoever.  If you use the program, you do so entirely at your
own risk and peril.  Your use of GETCLOCK.CMD shall be prima facie evidence
under law that you understand and accept these terms and conditions.