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Old 10-01-2012
Thanks to All really much appreciated your prompt help.However i tried both the script
After testing
if [ ! -s test.log ]; then
echo "Server password expires" >> test.log
fi

I am able to get the desired result.But i want to undersatnd the concept for using
if [ ! -s test.log ];
Also thanks Grip master for sharing your knowledge
# 9  
Old 10-01-2012
man test
Code:
       -s FILE
              FILE exists and has a size greater than zero

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