Never edit the "crontab" files without the use of "crontab". "crontab" sends a signal to "cron" that the "crontab" file has changed so "cron" knows what to do. Most convinient (I use the vi editor): set the "EDITOR" variable to reflect the editor you want to use: In the Bourne shell: EDITOR=vi; export EDITOR In the csh: setenv EDITOR vi And then run "crontab -l", to see what you "crontab" file looks like. Run "crontab -e", to edit the "crontab" file Every user has it's own "crontab" file so make sure you login as the correct user. Sun recommends NOT to use "su" because the system can get confused. Be very carefull though with "crontab". Regards Ron Deen dhawly hawpyt wrote: > Hello, > > After editing /var/spool/cron/crontab/root file to execute a Script at > regular interval it is required to reboot AW?If no than what is to be done? > > I just tried by killing cron process and then again writing cron command > but it gives some FIFO error.What is that? > > Regards , > > Sawly Hawl > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Foxboro Company. All > postings from this list are the work of list subscribers and no warranty > is made or implied as to the accuracy of any information disseminated > through this medium. By subscribing to this list you agree to hold the > list sponsor(s) blameless for any and all mishaps which might occur due to > your application of information received from this mailing list. > > To be removed from this list, send mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe foxboro" in the Subject. Or, send any mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Foxboro Company. All postings from this list are the work of list subscribers and no warranty is made or implied as to the accuracy of any information disseminated through this medium. By subscribing to this list you agree to hold the list sponsor(s) blameless for any and all mishaps which might occur due to your application of information received from this mailing list. To be removed from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe foxboro" in the Subject. Or, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
