Re: Monitor file change

2003-08-29 Thread Goncalo
> Hello > Is there a way I can monitor a file, and if it's changed/updated by other > program, I can invoke a script ? > > I know I can set up cron job, but I need it to be dynamic --> when the file > change, invoke a certain script immediately. > > Something similar to xbiff for mail, but this is

Monitor file change

2003-08-29 Thread Reuben D. Budiardja
Hello Is there a way I can monitor a file, and if it's changed/updated by other program, I can invoke a script ? I know I can set up cron job, but I need it to be dynamic --> when the file change, invoke a certain script immediately. Something similar to xbiff for mail, but this is for a gener

Program to monitor file change and execute command (similar to xbiff)

2003-02-05 Thread Reuben D. Budiardja
Hello, Does anyone know a program that can monitor a file change, and then execute a command when the file change? Something similar to xbiff, but can run a command instead of just beeping and show me a open mailbox icon. Thanks. -RDB -- - /"\