Don't you need to capture the Process and then read the output from its InputStream?
Jon -----Original Message----- From: Patrice Le Cozler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 17 May 2002 15:41 To: Turbine Users List Subject: Runtime.exec() doesn't work hi, I need to run a linux command from my Index.java file but when I write : Runtime.getRuntime().exec("rm -rf path-to-dir"); nothing happens and no Exception is thrown. what's wrong ? thanks for answers -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This message contains proprietary information some or all of which may be confidential and/or legally privileged. It is for the intended recipient only who may use and apply the information only for the intended purpose. Internet communications are not secure and none of the companies in the British Biotech plc group accepts responsibility for any loss or damage which any person or legal entity may suffer or incur following their reliance on the contents of this message. Any views or opinions presented are only those of the author and not those of British Biotech. If you are not the intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the author immediately by calling ++44 (0)1865 748747; do not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this e-mail. British Biotech Pharmaceuticals Limited Registered Office: Thames Court, Watlington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6LY Registered in England and Wales No 1985479 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
