Don't forget one of the best reasons timers are great: they won't cause long-run...

MrDrMcCoy 31 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Cron Jobs on Linux – Comprehensive Guide with Exam...

Don't forget one of the best reasons timers are great: they won't cause long-running jobs to overlap. I can't tell you how many systems I've had to unbreak because a job took too long and spiraled out of control.