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Old 03-20-2005, 08:54 AM   #1
simon_qwl
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run program automatically at specific time

hi,guys:
is there anyone can tell me how to execute a program at specific time automatically. e.g execute my program at 2am every tuesday. any language is allowed.
thanks for help!
 
Old 03-20-2005, 08:57 AM   #2
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cron is probably what you want.
search this site for how to setup a crontab entry.

edit: or this http://www.crontabrocks.org/
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Old 03-20-2005, 10:58 AM   #3
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these are things what i need.
thank you very much!
 
  


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