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3 reasons to dump cron for systemd timers on Ubuntu

Why settle for basic time-based triggers? Systemd timers offer better logging, dependency management, and you can run scripts "1 minute after boot." ...
Computerworld

Unix Tip: Am I being run by cron?

Have you ever wanted to force a script to act differently when it is invoked by cron? If the script is run interactively, for example, you might want the script to prompt the user for some information ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I automated my entire backup strategy with Zerobyte and a cron job

It's funny how simple and effective this setup is ...
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Cron’s 3-run HR lifts Rockies past Diamondbacks 4-1

DENVER (AP) — C.J. Cron hit a three-run home run, José Ureña gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 Saturday night for their fourth-consecutive ...