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Re: cron still not working - even after rerunning cron config
On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 02:38:27PM -0600, Jeremy Bopp wrote:
> Sorry that I can't help you with your cron problem, but have you
> considered using the Windows Task Scheduler instead given the urgency of
> your situation? It can be used to kick off Cygwin processes just like
> any other. You'll need to wrap your existing tasks with a script in
> order to ensure that they receive the right environment, but that may be
> easier than debugging cron at this time.
I hate the Windblows task scheduler. Plus, while I am away I might have to
remotely get in via ssh (which also doesn't work) and change/add entries.
That is best done using text editing.
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