On Mon, Jan 29, 2001 at 06:46:48PM +0200, Timo wrote: > The main problem is, why does cron not understand network parameters while > using > specific <file>. > I have tried ifconfig eth0 down, /etc/init.d/networking stop, etc... > simulating > Madrakes usernet command,
Just to hit on the obvious: Who are you logged in as when you set the crontab? If you're not root, you don't have permission to do those things. -- SGI products are used to create the 'Bugs' that entertain us in theatres and at home. - SGI job posting Geek Code 3.1: GCS d? s+: a- C++ UL++$ P++>+++ L+++>++++ E- W--(++) N+ o+ !K w---$ O M- V? PS+ PE Y+ PGP t 5++ X+ R++ tv b+ DI++++ D G e* h+ r y+