On 3/31/07, Jorge Peixoto de Morais Neto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm using a simple script for making backups with tar. I can't make tar > quiet, so cron keeps mailing me 'Removing leading `/' from member names' . > Adding > /dev/null doesn't help. What can I do to catch tar's output and > keep it from shouting all over the place? > a "> /dev/null" redirects stdout to /dev/null, but stderr is left untouched. a "&> /dev/null" redirects both stdout and stderr to /dev/null. A google search for redirection bash brings you here:
I'm sorry, hit "send" by accident. I meant: A google search for [redirection bash] brings you here: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prog-Intro-HOWTO-3.html Tnx,
> > > Peter > > -- Never argue with idiots; they'll drag you down to their own level and > beat you on experience. > > > > -- Software is like sex: it is better when it is free.
-- Software is like sex: it is better when it is free.
