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Operating Systems Solaris Sun Solaris version 10: cron job does not send the default message. Post 92638 by RTM on Tuesday 13th of December 2005 10:00:07 AM
Old 12-13-2005
I haven't heard of that issue - check that mail is going from the server first.
Then check your /var/cron/log file for errors - insure your jobs are actually running to completion. Post back what you find.
 

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