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Old Mar 5, 2000 | 10:53 am
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Max Power
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Let's use UTC for the system clock

I have noticed that the time zone used by the FlyerTalk computer to date-stamp posts seems to be set to a time zone in use somewhere in Western Canada or Western United States.

Because the FlyerTalk participants are from all over the world, may I suggest that the administrator set the system clock to use UTC (Universal Co-ordinated Time, called "Zulu time" in the old days)? This is what all the airlines use world-wide as operating time, in order to eliminate time zone confusion. It is also the time used when filing flight plans, getting ATC clearances, etc.

Just a minor suggestion (would also make the time appear more sensible for us European posters).
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