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#1: Jul 4 '08
need guidance

my criteria is that a function automatically checks for a given condition periodically. i don't know how to do that.lets say at the end of every month
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#2: Jul 4 '08

re: automatic mail sending

Read about cron jobs (unix, linux) or you can use your task scheduler on windows.
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#3: Jul 7 '08

re: automatic mail sending

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Originally Posted by markusn00b

Read about cron jobs (unix, linux) or you can use your task scheduler on windows.

sorry forgot to add a few things..i have to do that using php.write a php script that periodically checks for a given condtion and if fulfilled carries out a function.
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