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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:27:16 -0600
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Subject: Re: cron still not working - even after rerunning cron config
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On 12/16/2011 2:42 PM, Mike Brown wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 02:38:27PM -0600, Jeremy Bopp wrote:
>> Sorry that I can't help you with your cron problem, but have you
>> considered using the Windows Task Scheduler instead given the urgency of
>> your situation?  It can be used to kick off Cygwin processes just like
>> any other.  You'll need to wrap your existing tasks with a script in
>> order to ensure that they receive the right environment, but that may be
>> easier than debugging cron at this time.
>
> I hate the Windblows task scheduler.  Plus, while I am away I might have to
> remotely get in via ssh (which also doesn't work) and change/add entries.
> That is best done using text editing.

You could always use remote desktop if you're having problems with ssh 
(again, given the urgency of your situation).

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