In previous releases, /etc/localtime was a symlink into /usr/share/zoneinfo. I've made changes to initscripts & timeconfig that make /etc/localtime be a copy of the relevant file under /usr/share, with the location being stored in /etc/sysconfig/clock (for lack of anyplace better). Rationale: - it allows us to set the clock as soon as the initscripts start - it allows machines with nfs-mounted /usr to set the clock correctly (this has been broken for quite a while, AFAICT)
This recommendation has been forwarded to a developer for further action.
Fixed in glibc-2.1.2-1