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Old 12-25-2010, 08:47 AM   #1
h.aliee
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Question current time in linux

Dear all,

How can I print the current time of my system with a batch file.
My os is ubuntu.
 
Old 12-25-2010, 08:50 AM   #2
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With date?

Code:
date
 
Old 12-25-2010, 09:00 AM   #3
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Thank you very much
can I get more accurate time?
 
Old 12-25-2010, 09:03 AM   #4
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Hi.

It shows time to the second. Is that not accurate enough?

The format is customisable. Check the man page for how that works.

Is there a "big picture" (context) that you're trying to achieve?
 
Old 12-25-2010, 09:14 AM   #5
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No, that is enough.
I just want to know that
Anyway, thanks again
 
  


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