thanks for a quick response but I have a major problem with that:
no shell access => can't use cron

Any other idea?
Gab


"Jack Dempsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> cron either a php script itself [if you've got it installed as a cgi] or a
> lynx request of the page
> check the archives as well [marc.theaimsgroup.com] because this comes up
> every week or so
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gab" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 3:15 PM
> Subject: [PHP] schedule a task
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a form (POST method), that creates a back-up of a MySQL database
as
> > an SQL file when submited. I am looking for a way to automate this task
> (ie
> > on a daily basis at midnight).
> > Any idea on how to do it in PHP? (if it is possible)
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Gab
> >
> >
> >
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