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I have to set up a cronjob that will copy files from a folder onto 2 usb sticks every 30min. Basically only 1usb stick will be connected at a time, ...
  1. 10-15-2008 #1
    ierpe
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    Cronjob file copying

    I have to set up a cronjob that will copy files from a folder onto 2 usb sticks every 30min.
    Basically only 1usb stick will be connected at a time, then someone will come, unplug the stick and plug the other one instead.

    I would like to know how to create a folder that will always point to the sticks. So in my script shell i have something like:

    cp -uf /whatever/content/* /Media/UsbStick/

    And that it will work whatever stick is plugged in, in whatever usb port.
    I am actually gonna receive the sticks anytime soon, I haven't tried anything yet, but I can feel its not gonna be as easy as I think ^^
    Any idea?
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  2. 10-15-2008 #2
    burschik
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    This is not really a programming question. You need to configure the automounter to ensure that the device is always mounted in the same directory.
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  3. 10-15-2008 #3
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    ok sorry if an admin can move my post in the right place.... or can i do it myself? Im new-from-today to this forums so...

    I look into the automounter as you said! thx
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