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How do I schedule a task with a linux-based OS?
I want my PC to power up at 2am, open up avidemux and start encoding some videos. Is this even possible? I mean it'd involve telling avidemux to open a particuilar video file, start encoding etc..
Or I guess I could use ffmpeg. I've encoded used the command line before.
So how do I get my Xubuntu 9.10 install to power up at a designated time and run commands?
2 Answers
- H.u.SLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
To run a command once at a specified time you could use the 'at' command on most *nix systems (including Xubuntu). Follow the link for an in-depth explanation of the command.
http://www.computerhope.com/unix/uat.htm
You need to have the computer powered on for this to work though. You might want to check if your computer BIOS has a scheduler function that allows it to power on the computer at the specified time. Make sure you factor in the time required for the computer to boot up and get the 'at' daemon running, otherwise you may miss the schedule.
Source(s): http://www.computerhope.com/unix/uat.htm - Anonymous7 years ago
