Re: Cron as Root and .netrc File

Holger.VanKoll_at_SWISSCOM.COM
Date: 01/30/04

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To: aix-l@Princeton.EDU

    $HOME , as for every other user

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Mark Monroe [mailto:mark.monroe@FORMSANDSUPPLY.COM]
    Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:51 PM
    To: aix-l@Princeton.EDU
    Subject: Cron as Root and .netrc File

    to All,

    I am trying to set up some automatic FTP'ing and am using the .netrc
    file. I have it working fine as a standard user but my hopes are to
    eventually schedule it to run via cron.

    Since it will be running as root I am wondering where the .netrc file
    should be located so that it can run via root through a cron'ed process.

    Any pointers or suggestions for automatic FTP'ing via cron as root would
    be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks guys,

    Mark

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