Re: Run script as often as possible

[Jacob Larsen <lists@debpro.webcom.dk>]

> > I have a script that I'd like to run as often as possible.
> > The script may only run in 1 instance.
> > My idea is to have a cron script to start it once every hour. The script 
> > should write a run file, and if the run file exists, exit.
> > Is this the best way?
>
> yeah.  Accpeted method is to write a lock file to /var/lock and exit if
> it exists

If the server boots, will /var/lock be emptied, or should I manually 
clean that area?

Thanks,
Jacob