XDA Developers on MSN

Cron inside WSL beats Windows Task Scheduler for one reason: it actually works the way I think

Here's how I use Linux to automate Windows tasks.
Ars Technica

Adding a crontab entry via shell script

I am looking around for some advice here. I have been asked to make a script that automatically creates a user, home directory, sets the shell to nologin, downloads a tar of scripts, installs said ...
Ars Technica

wget, cron, and shell scripts...why can't we all just get along?

I have been trying to setup an automated mirror/backup system based on wget.<BR><BR>The basic command is:<BR><BR><BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip ...
Linux Journal

Paranoid Penguin - Managing SSH for Scripts and cron Jobs

Using insecure protocols leaves your data and connected machines vulnerable to attack. Remote server management requirements demand that security be given a top priority. This article explains my ...
How-To Geek on MSN

How I use the Linux terminal without touching it: My secret to extreme automation

A good set of scripts lets you avoid the terminal for common tasks ...