How could I make a script time out after nn minutes, if it's not finished by then? The practical context: I have a dozen or so of backup scripts in a directory "daily", and they are run by cron like this: > 0 23 * * 1-6 run-parts /root/daily Sometimes one of the scripts hang, in which case the rest of the scripts are delayed more than can be allowed. - Jussi -- Jussi Hirvi * Green Spot NOTICE: Due to the rising energy costs, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. We apologise for the inconvenience.