Daniel J McDonald wrote: > On Mon, 2005-03-28 at 18:47 +0100, Matt Fretwell wrote: > > Amin Thakkar wrote: > > > > > If I put this command in crontab N* * * * /usr/local/bin/freshclam > > > --quiet. This command will update virus database. Is it right ? > > > > > > 09 * * * * clamav /usr/local/bin/freshclam --quiet
The above was just a general indication of crontab syntax. > Why use crontab? Run it as a service, and let it keep track of when to > go. I use checks 47 so that I don't end up at the hour or 1/2 hour.... In all honesty? I prefer using crontab. You do not get bitten in the backside the same as when a daemon dies. And yes, I do know you can monitor a daemon, but why bother when the system tools work fine. > Of course, if this is a home box, then checks 1 is probably sufficient. > It's not like you will miss 1200 viruses a day... As I mentioned, the above was a general guide. He can change his frequency to suit. Matt _______________________________________________ http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html
