diff --git a/meta-networking/recipes-support/ntp/files/ntp.conf b/meta-networking/recipes-support/ntp/files/ntp.conf
index e80b661e25..875b7ebc1d 100644
--- a/meta-networking/recipes-support/ntp/files/ntp.conf
+++ b/meta-networking/recipes-support/ntp/files/ntp.conf
@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@
 # The driftfile must remain in a place specific to this
 # machine - it records the machine specific clock error
 driftfile /etc/ntp.drift
-# This obtains a random server which will be close
-# (in IP terms) to the machine.  Add other servers
-# as required, or change this.
+# This should be a server that is close (in IP terms)
+# to the machine.  Add other servers as required.
+# Unless you un-comment the line below ntpd will sync
+# only against the local system clock.
 #
 # server time.server.example.com
 #