RE: UTC vs GMT (was [way OT] Beer measurement...)

From: Hohberger, Clive (CHohberger@zebra.com)
Date: Wed Aug 20 2003 - 06:35:17 EDT

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    On 19/08/2003 21:25, Jungshik Shin wrote:

    > I have no idea whether that's the same conference, but in early 1970's
    >it's also decided that the abbreviation 'GMT' would be deprecated
    >and 'UTC' should be used in its place. ...

    And to add to confusion, the military also calls it "Zulu time", as in
    1230 GMT= 1230 UTC = 1230Z.

    Very confusing, especially if you've ever been to South Africa...
    Any one there knows that the Zulu Nation lives at GMT+2 hours!

    Clive ;-)}

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