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Old 11-10-2008
Error while using getpid() is shell script
Hi,

I am trying to use getpid() in a k-shell script. However, the script is crashing as it is unable to recognise it as a function.

Please guide me on how to use it inside a shell script.
# 2  
Old 11-10-2008
Try the pidof command.

Regards
# 3  
Old 11-10-2008
pidof is not found... I am trying this on HP-UX Version 11/16/88

Please provide some info.
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Old 11-10-2008
An alternative to get the pid of a program is:

Code:
ps -ef | awk '/name_of_your_program/ && !/awk/{print $2}'

# 5  
Old 11-10-2008
getpid gives the current process id, right?

your shell script runs in a shell/ subshell/subsubsubsubshell

to get the pid of the current shell, type "echo $$"
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Old 11-10-2008
Thanks a ton guys.. I used the $$... It works wonders!
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