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dnotify
'dnotify' is a simple program that makes it possible to execute a command every time the contents of a specific directory change. It is run from the command line and takes two arguments: one or more directories to monitor and a command to execute whenever a directory has changed. Options control what events to trigger on: when a file was read in the directory, when one was created/deleted, etc. 'dnotify' uses the linux kernel directory notification feature to monitor directories. As a result, it does not need to poll files every few seconds.
Documentation
User manpage included
Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv2orlater | Janet Casey | 7 January 2002 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 Oskar Liljeblad | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Tracking,Developer,Support | mailto:oskar@osk.mine.nu |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to use | Linux kernel 2.4.19 or later |
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