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[[watch]] is a [[command]] that allows you to execute another command in a specified interval and display the results.
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Extremely helpful article, paelse write more.
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As an example, to watch the size of a file ''test'' in 1 second intervals:
 
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* [[open a console]]
 
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* enter
 
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watch --interval=1 "[[du]] -h ''test''"
 
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Stop watch using the key combination CTRL_C
 
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= See also =
 
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* [http://man-wiki.net/index.php/1:watch watch's man page]
 

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Extremely helpful article, paelse write more.

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