Software :: Setup A Script Which Updates Some Software On The Hard Drive From A Directory On A USB Flash Drive

Apr 16, 2010

Ubuntu Breezy 5.10 (don't suggest an upgrade - it works!) I'm trying to setup a script which updates some software on the hard drive from a directory on a USB Flash drive.After I've plugged in the USB drive and seen it recognised by automount:

Code:

ls -l /vol/USBDISKB

OK - shows me the directory and files.

Code:

#!/bin/bash
if [ -d /vol/USBDISKB ]; then
echo "Found USB drive"
else

[code].....

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Code:
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