Re: [Boost-users] boost::date_time GMT/UTC question

From: Martin (adrianm_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-08-31 07:17:36

> On that page, it says "Replaced the similar system known as Greenwich
> Mean Time".

If you follow the link from the page above you will see:

"Greenwich Mean Time is a widely used historical term, but one that has been 
used in several ways. Because of the ambiguity, its use is no longer 
recommended in technical contexts."

> Does this mean UTC is the exact same time as GMT, or is it
> another standard ?

If I understand the text, UTC is a different standard which is the same as one 
of the GMT interpretations.