The time on my system is incorrect for some reason.
i need to run an update but i can't seem to be able to
this is the errror.
ntpdate pool.ntp.org
31 Aug 12:31:59 ntpdate[3108]: the NTP socket is in use, exiting
i just rebooted, i do not know how anything can be in use
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Best Answer
It's in use because the
ntp
service is probably running. You did not mention which Linux you are using so this assumes you haveservice
installed (that you are running a System V system):