Re: [ts-7000] Problem with Cron / Crontab

[Larry <>]

Also check when it is started. Your problem is ringing bells.
I had the same problem, but can't remember what fixed it.
It does seem like part of the solution was to have it start later on in the
boot.
I'd suggest making it S99 just to be safe.
Also, make sure, if there is a command line option to specify the conf file,
do so, to ensure it's using the file you think it is.
And finally, if this doesn't solve it, try the reinit thing.
Larry

Jim Jackson wrote:

On Thu, 26 Apr 2007, strohsch wrote:

> I'm trying to execute some simple commands from the "Heyu" program for
> controlling X-10 devices. To test my system out, I have written a
> simple entry in my crontab file
>
> 30 21 * * * /usr/local/bin/heyu turn A2 on
> 35 21 * * * /usr/local/bin/heyu turn A2 off
>
> This should turn the A2 unit (a light) on at 21:30 (9:30 pm) every
> night and then off at 21:35. However, it doesn't seem to work; the
> light doesn't turn on and off.
> When I try these commands from the command line
> /usr/local/bin/heyu turn A2 on
> and then
> /usr/local/bin/heyu turn A2 off
> the light goes on and then off.
> Also, I have reset my system time and time zone to that I have the
> correct time and zone for my area, so I don't think that is the problem.

you don't say which image you are using. But can you double check that
crond is actually running?

ps | grep cron

cheers
Jim

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition. 
Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/776 - Release Date: 4/25/2007 12:19 PM