looking for a unix command for hpux - watch


 
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# 1  
Old 12-22-2009
looking for a unix command for hpux - watch

watch is a common linux command that executes a program periodically, showing output fullscreen.

I couldn't find anything for hpux, so I created the following shell which the user is testing:

Code:
cat /usr/bin/watch
#!/bin/sh

while [ 1 ] ; do
   clear
   echo "Command: $*"
   date
   echo ""
   ( $* )
   sleep 10
done

is anyone aware of where I could find "watch" or anything equivalent for hpux?

thanks and hh,
manny

Last edited by DukeNuke2; 12-22-2009 at 03:31 PM.. Reason: please use code tags!
# 2  
Old 12-24-2009
The very useful ste:
Rosetta Stone for Unix
suggests that precompiled binaries for HP-UX can be obtained from:
HP/UX Software Archive
or
Porting And Archive Centre For HP-UX
# 3  
Old 02-04-2010
users continue to be pleased w/script Smilie

TonyFullerMalv,
thanks for the links, Rosetta is a new one for me...

DukeNuke2,
sorry for the code tags....or lack of.
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