Description of problem:

Before /etc/init.d/ntp starts up the ntp server, it tries to run ntpdate. If this fails, it doesn't start the server. Hence, on a machine that doesn't have a permanent internet connection (or more specifically, isn't connected at boot time), the daemon won't be run.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):

4.1.1a

How reproducible:

Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install ntp and activate it, then boot on a machine without a net connection
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Actual results:

The "synchronizing with time server line" will say "failed" (correctly), and the daemon will not be started.

Expected results:

Immediate synchronisation should fail, but the daemon should still be started, so that when a net connection is made, the time server can be reached and used for synchronisation.

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