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Hello, i wanted to activate systemd-timesyncd to sync the system clock with ntp.
I went to the website:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ne … col_daemon
That displays the redirect links ->
It has to be understood that a server's stratum cannot be taken as an indication of its accuracy or reliability. Typically, stratum 2 servers are used for general synchronization purposes: if you do not already know the servers you are going to connect to, you should choose a server pool close to your location from the pool.ntp.org servers (alternative link). The links are:
pool.ntp.org ->
https://www.ntppool.org/en
I know that ntppool.org is legitimate for sure.
But the alternative link on the Arch Wiki ntp page:
servers (alternative link).
redirects to ->
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Servers/NTPPoolServers
I wonder if that website is trustworthy?
Also note: when typing in search bar FireFox: "ntp.org"
On the website "ntp.org"
There is section links, that displays:
WARNING: The privacy policy of external web-sites may be different from that of [url=http://www.ntp.org]www.ntp.org[/url] and/or its host institution.
[url=http://www.ntp.org]www.ntp.org[/url] is not responsible for the content and policies of external web-sites.
You should be automatically redirected to the following URL in 15 seconds:
[url]http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/ExternalTimeRelatedLinks[/url]
(Click the link if your browser does not support redirects.)
Please immediately click your browser's back button if you do not wish to leave [url=http://www.ntp.org]www.ntp.org[/url]I also wonder if that www site is trustworthy?
My computer contains sensitive data, and i can not afford "my box being pwned".
Can someone please explain if i got in trouble by visiting the www sites, listed above?
Or am i alright?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by glophren (2021-02-05 00:43:21)
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To quick answer my own question: the website:
https://www.ntppool.org/nl/#links
contains:
NTP home - the website about ntp
that is ->
http://www.ntp.org/
that website, contains "section/tab" with name "links" that holds this text:
You should be automatically redirected to the following URL in 15 seconds:
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/ExternalTimeRelatedLinks And that was the website i was questioning if it was legitimate/trustworthy.
So conclusion i think they are o.k, because all websites i just visited, are linked together.
If someone else got additional comments, feel free ;-)
For me, this thread can be closed, on request.
Have a nice day.
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