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Bash script to STOP installation 'if' a file exists...
Post 302625973 by thazsar on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 03:43:20 PM
04-18-2012
Bash script to STOP installation 'if' a file exists...
Hey all,
Here's my dilemma:
1. I'm a newbie at scripting!
2. I need to create a script that checks: If a file size is equal to zero, then stop the installation.
Is there a way to do this or am I wasting my time???
Thanx in advance!
Here's my dilemma:
1. I'm a newbie at scripting!
2. I need to create a script that checks: If a file size is equal to zero, then stop the installation.
Is there a way to do this or am I wasting my time???
Thanx in advance!
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