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hwclock - Query and set hardware clock
Overview
The hwclock command query and set hardware clock.
Syntax
hwclock [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
hwclock
# Get help
hwclock --help
# Check version
hwclock --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The hwclock command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for query and set hardware clock.
Refer to the manual page (man hwclock) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
othercategory - System utilities for similar operations