Description of problem: Upon boot, NTPD locks up if the ethernet adapter is not active (cable not connected). Eth0 and Wlan initialize however NTPD will not rely on the wireless connection for synchronization and the process will hang. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 2.6.22.9-91.fc7 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
I forgot to fill out the steps to reproduce; 1. Disconnect ethernet cable from the computer, 2. Start the system, 3. The system will not boot if the NTPD service is requested upon start-up Actual results: System will not boot; hangs on NTPD Expected results: Either synchronize from the wireless adapter or generate fail to sync message and continue boot process Additional info: NVidia MCP55 Ethernet adapter on ASUS P5GD2 Delux
Is "Synchronizing with time server:" the last printed message when it's locked? If yes, you need to remove servers from /etc/ntp/step-tickers, or disable "Synchronize system clock before starting service" in advanced options in system-config-date.
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