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Old 06-19-2003, 03:15 PM   #1
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bash scripting - how long ago file was modified

Is there a way to grab how long ago a file was modified?
 
Old 06-19-2003, 03:41 PM   #2
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'man stat'

# stat foo
# stat -t foo

I know this works, but there may well be a better way.
 
Old 06-19-2003, 03:42 PM   #3
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Take a look at "stat".
 
Old 06-19-2003, 04:10 PM   #4
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Thanks, it works.
 
  


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