TO know whether file is updating or not

raj333 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007

Hi All,

I am new to scripting.

my requirement is ,

I want to know whether the file(i.e., log file) is updating or not.
It should search for every 15 min. If it is not updating means it needs to send out a automatic mail.

can you please help me in this.

porter · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007

Something like

Code:

#!/bin/sh
while true
do
      if test thefile -ot magic
      then
            echo "stale" | mailx -s warning foo@bar
      fi
      touch magic
      sleep 900
done

raj333 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007

Thanks , Its working.

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