Re: [K12OSN] scripting help

jam@McQuil.com)
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:29:03 -0400 (EDT)


Michael,

You could just use Tripwire.  That will keep a database of
checksums for all of the files on your system.  Then, if
it detects a file has changed, it will email you a notification.

Jim McQuillan
jam@Ltsp.org


On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Michael Cortes wrote:

> I need some help with a script.
> 
> I have an idea for checking up on some key files on my linux box, like shadow 
> or passwd.
> 
> I want to copy those key files to an arbitrary directory.  Then I use crond to 
> compare the file and the copy and email me the results if there are 
> differences.
> 
> Can anyone help with this?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Michael Cortes
> Fort LeBoeuf School District
> 34 East 9th Street
> PO Box 810
> Waterford PA 16411-0810
> 814.796.4795
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> Fax2 978-389-1258
> 
> 
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