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doc: don't require same version for experimental features

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Miroslav Lichvar 2023-09-26 12:12:14 +02:00
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@ -325,13 +325,12 @@ version 2.0).
The following extension field can be enabled by this option:
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_F323_::::
This is an experimental extension field for some improvements that were
An experimental extension field to enable several improvements that were
proposed for the next version of the NTP protocol (NTPv5). The field contains
root delay and dispersion in higher resolution and a monotonic receive
timestamp, which enables a frequency transfer between the server and client. It
can significantly improve stability of the synchronization. Generally, it
should be expected to work only between servers and clients running the same
version of *chronyd*.
timestamp, which enables a frequency transfer between the server and client to
significantly improve stability of the synchronisation. This field should be
enabled only for servers known to be running *chronyd* version 4.2 or later.
{blank}:::
[[pool]]*pool* _name_ [_option_]...::
@ -2732,8 +2731,7 @@ packets. The port recognized by the NICs is 319 (PTP event port). The default
value is 0 (disabled).
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The NTP-over-PTP support is experimental. The protocol and configuration can
change in future. It should be used only in local networks and expected to work
only between servers and clients running the same version of *chronyd*.
change in future. It should be used only in local networks.
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The PTP port will be open even if *chronyd* is not configured to operate as a
server or client. The directive does not change the default protocol of