> That script should work though. > echo "Daily Backup Successful: $(/usr/bin/date)"
Ah yes, because date by itself is an executable program. The variable definitions at the start suggested the intention was to use $($DATE). The fact that date didn't run means "date" found, which in turn means the PATH didn't include it. Keep in mind that cron sets up a very minimal environment for the programs it runs, though I would have expected that "date" was included. Btw going overboard with VAR=/usr/bin/someprogram isn't good practice, make sure you have a decent (and safe) $PATH instead. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
