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On Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:54:31 -0600, Joseph wrote: |
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> I would like to check if file is present via and open a terminal window |
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> with a simple message. I think a simple bash script and a cron job |
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> would do the trick or is there a better solution? |
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> I've tried cron + bash script |
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I think incron may be a better fit, its jobs are triggered by file |
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creation, deletion or modification. |
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> When I open terminal and type: "terminal" new windows pops up |
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> But if close all the terminals and run wall.sh script the terminal will |
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> not open. I get an error message: (terminal:24945): Gtk-WARNING **: |
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> cannot open display: |
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You probably need to export DISPLAY in your script. |
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Neil Bothwick |
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I get enough exercise just pushing my luck. |
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