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2008-06-25 , 22:41
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Originally Posted by DistantFire View Post
Linux noob question here: Aren't crontabs part of the Linux OS? Do I really have to install Cron in order to use crontabs?

Why do I ask? Because I've never installed from a gz file and wonder if maybe I don't have to make cron my first. I'm looking to install the cron + aumix solution to muting the IT overnight.

Thanks guys,
DF
Cron is a program like any other, and crontab is a part of cron. Why Nokia/Maemo decided not to install something as useful and core to Linux as a cron is beyond me.

Thanks to the community though, I have my crons back.
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