I have set up cron jobs to back up my system (thanks to those who recently posted links about this!). However, crontab entries are only (IIUC) executed when the values match the current time and date. Unfortunately, my box would thus go unbacked up if it wasn't turned on at the specified time. Specifically, I have a script that moves the weekly system backups over to a monthly archive. This is set to run on the first of each month. However, if (for example) this was a weekend, the computer might not be on. So, my question - is there a way to set things up so that a script will be run on a specific date or as soon after that as the computer is turned on? Even better, is it possible to set it up so that the script would run at a specified time (outside the working day) on the specified day or the first day thereafter (but at the specified time of day)? TiA John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Knossos: escape the ever-changing labyrinth before the Minotaur catches you!