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Edit Cron Job

Hi there

Dont know too much linux.

I want to add a new cron job to a currently running one. I found where it is stored: /var/spool/cron.

However when I try to edit it using 'vi' it tells me:

DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE - edit the master and reinstall.

Can I edit it? If not how do I go about doing it.

Many Thanks

pjedmond

crontab -e

and you'll end up editing your crontab:)

pjedmond

Guess you ought to read:

man crontab

as well:)

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AndriesKeun

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when i use crontab -e i also get the message: DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE - edit the master and reinstall.

in the directory: /var/spool/cron. there are a couple of files, one of which when i edit it there are two jobs in there, and i know for certain that these jobs run, however when i use crontab -e there are 5 jobs there, and the two that i know run are not in there. so you see, im a bit confused?

AndriesKeun

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sorry, my mistake, i just switched user.

but I still get the message: DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE - edit the master and reinstall. when i use cronatab -e, so yes or no answer, Is it cool if i edit this file? I cant afford to stuff it up.

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pjedmond

Yes - using "crontab -e" is the correct way to edit your user crontab.

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AndriesKeun

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perferct, thanks