Help with cp command when destination file is opened
I am writing a shell script (runs on HP Unix) which copies files from a source directory to another destination daily. The destination directory always have the files with same name as in the source directory. And daily a new file will be created in the source.
cp command works fine if the file in the destination directory is not in use (not opened by a user).
But fails to copy, if the file in the destination directory is opened. Any ways to copy a file even if it is opened or in use by a user?
Example code I am using:
Have tried cp with " -f " option too.
Thanks,
Arun
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