12-07-2010
Running a process based on time
Hello All,
My script is nearly complete, there is just one last piece that needs to be added in.
I need to check for the time, and if it is lets say for example. Sunday at 5:00AM, my script cannot run.
I would assume it would be something like this, parden the terrible pseudocode
check the time
if the time is sunday between 5am and 8am
Do nothing
if else
do the regular scripting.
whats the best way to get started doing this?
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cron - daemon to execute scheduled commands (Vixie Cron)
SYNOPSIS
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DESCRIPTION
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SEE ALSO
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AUTHOR
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