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Old 06-12-2008, 03:40 AM   #1
joshiggins
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Bash script stop CTRL+C stopping

Hello

I'm writing a bash script and wondering if there is any way to stop the script terminating when you press CTRL+C. Can it be done?

Thanks in advance
 
Old 06-12-2008, 03:43 AM   #2
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I found the answer http://www.linux.org.za/Lists-Archiv.../msg00916.html

#!/bin/sh

trap "echo 'Trap sprung!'" INT TERM
while 'true'; do sleep 5; done
 
Old 06-12-2008, 03:45 AM   #3
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My bad. I didn't read carefully.
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