On Tuesday 17 Aug 2010 18:32:26 dwgallien wrote:
Hi,
What is the correct way to edit the system crontab file? I know I've done it in the past, because I have /etc/crontab which contains all my backup routines. Is it permissible to edit it with any editor (eg. vim, kate), as root?
I've tried issuing
~ # crontab -e
but that just creates a new, blank file.
I think I'm getting too old for this :(
Bob
IIRC (been a very long time) it can be edited manually. However, since you are using KDE, take a look at Personal Settings/Advanced/Task Schedule; that will create the crontab for you.
That only lets me edit my personal crontab. I want to edit the system crontab, as I have some tasks that have to run as root. I'll try editing it manually and see what happens :)
Thanks.
Bob
Check that again. There should be a radio button for "system cron". Using this option requires running as root. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org