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if executing as sh myscript

Then change the syntax to the following:

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NOW=`date +"%d%m%y"`

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Originally Posted by mrx1350

if i don't use the sh infront of the script, it does not run

Then either put it in a directory in your PATH or call it with an explicit path, e.g., ./myscript, and make sure it is executable.

Or call it with ksh instead of sh.

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