general/sysutils/fcron/fcron-intro.xml


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<sect2>
<title>Introduction to fcron</title>

<screen>Download location (HTTP):       <ulink url="&fcron-download-http;"/>
Download location (FTP):        <ulink url="&fcron-download-ftp;"/>
Version used:                   &fcron-version;
Package size:                   &fcron-size;
Estimated Disk space required:  &fcron-buildsize;</screen>

<para>The fcron package contains the fcron daemon. &quot;It
is a periodical command scheduler which aims at replacing Vixie
Cron.&quot; </para>

<screen>fcron recommends:
local mail system (<xref linkend="sendmail"/> or <xref linkend="postfix"/>, for example)
fcron utilizes:
<xref linkend="Linux_PAM"/>, <xref linkend="openjade"/> and 
<xref linkend="docbook-dsssl"/></screen>

</sect2>