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Purpose of /etc/cron.d
What is the purpose of /etc/cron.d?
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In debian based system, 'system processes' will have their cron jobs scheduled there.
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Can i copy my /var/spool/cron/root file to /etc/cron.d and the effect will be the same?
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Originally Posted by proactiveaditya
Can i copy my /var/spool/cron/root file to /etc/cron.d and the effect will be the same?
No. The format is different.
 
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