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Why Systemd Timers Outshine Cron Jobs

For decades, cron has been the trusty workhorse for scheduling tasks on Linux systems. Need to run a backup script daily? cron was your go-to. But as modern systems evolve and demand more robust, flexible, and integrated solutions, systemd timers … Continue reading

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Is crontab not a shell script….really?

While trying to figure out an error, I found the following line in one of the crontab files and I could not stop myself from smiling. PATH=$PATH:/opt/mysoftware/bin And that single line perfectly encapsulated the misconception I want to address today: … Continue reading

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Using Telegram for Automation Using Python Telethon Module

Telegram is a cloud based messaging application which provides an excellent set of APIs to allow developers to automate on top of the platform. It is increasingly being used to automate various notifications and messages. It has become a platform … Continue reading

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