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Why Systemd Timers Outshine Cron Jobs

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Ajitabh

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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