execute linux command in java

Question

i want to execute the command crontab file.txt in java.

What is the procedure...?

Jochen Bedersdorfer · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-19 07:47:10Z

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ProcessBuilder is your friend.

answered Jan 19, 2011 at 7:47

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Geoffrey De Smet · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-19 07:44:50Z

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Take a look at Runtime.getRuntime().exec("contrab file.txt")

answered Jan 19, 2011 at 7:44

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user467871 · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-19 07:46:36Z

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Runtime.getRuntime().exec("crontab file.txt")

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helloworld922 · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-19 07:47:17Z

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linux commands are essentially programs. You can simply run them using Runtime.getRuntime().exec("crontab file.txt");

answered Jan 19, 2011 at 7:47

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