Adam Palmer MBCS CITP, Linux, PHP Programmer, MySQL Developer, Embedded Hardware, Security Consultant
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14 Oct 09 dd progress update
While a long `dd’ is running, how can you get a progress update?
kill -USR1 `pidof dd`
This will send the SIGUSR1 signal to dd, which according to it’s man page causes it print it’s progress to STDERR. Useful to know..
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I'm Adam Palmer, and I'm a Freelance Embedded Linux/Embedded Hardware enthusiast and Security Consultant. I run 'APNIC Solutions Ltd' and spend most of my time managing server clusters, and doing some PHP/MySQL development, whilst what little spare time I have is dedicated to playing with gadgets. I'm always happy to consult on or manage any Linux related, Web Application or Hosting project. Please get in touch with me! |
