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[[watch]] is a [[command]] that allows you to execute another command in a specified interval and display the results. | [[watch]] is a [[command]] that allows you to execute another command in a specified interval and display the results. | ||
| − | As an example, | + | As an example, to watch the size of a file ''test'' in 1 second intervals: |
| + | * [[open a console]] | ||
| + | * enter | ||
| + | watch --interval=1 "du -h ''test''" | ||
| + | Stop watch using the key combination CTRL_C | ||
| − | + | = See also = | |
| + | * [http://man-wiki.net/index.php/1:watch watch's man page] | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 10 September 2011
watch is a command that allows you to execute another command in a specified interval and display the results.
As an example, to watch the size of a file test in 1 second intervals:
- open a console
- enter
watch --interval=1 "du -h test"
Stop watch using the key combination CTRL_C
