On 27.01.2014 19:43, Pol Hallen wrote: > Hi all, > > I need add to my script a notify if a process take more than X time, so > using ps I can see what time take a process: [snip] Maybe use timeout(1) to send a signal (e.g. USR1) and have your script trap that signal and send a mail when it receives it? Regards, /Lars