Description of problem: If a RedHat Enterpse Linux 3 Workstation is configured to acquire IP address with dhclient, and the dhcp server provides a set of ntp servers in response, and there is no /etc/ntp.conf file, the dhclient script (/sbin/dhclient-script) presets a driftfile /etc/ntp/data/drift. As the ntp data directory has been moved to /var/lib/ntp, this creates frequent messages as the directory /etc/ntp/data is no longer created. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): dhclient-3.0pl2-6.14 ntp-4.1.2-4 How reproducible:Clear from Source code Steps to Reproduce: 1.Review Source 2. 3. Actual results: Frequent messages in /var/log/messages Expected results: Maintenance of driftfile in proper location Additional info:
fixed in dhcp-3.0pl2-6.16 and above.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2004-566.html