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gonzzor
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 Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:30 am Post subject: What is /etc/cron.d good for? |
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Hi...
Just installed vixie-cron and the dir /etc/cron.d was create with the normal .keep file in it... But what is it good for?
Can't find any information about it...
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Nuteater
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It's used as a common directory for applications to install cron tasks they might
consider useful for you, such as regular database updates and such. The scripts
inside /etc/cron.d are then sourced (or not, depending on your config) by your
master crontab.
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gonzzor
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Okay... Thanks...
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