Automating a task with JavaScript

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Automating a task with JavaScript

load a web page at regular intervals

Hugene

9:46 pm on Apr 4, 2005 (gmt 0)

I have a php script sitting on a web server, and would like the php script to be loaded evry couple of hours, periodically, as it automates a daily task I have.

Now, it turns out that my server doesn not support cron jobs.

I am wondering if I can write a JavaScript, load it locally in my browser in my home machine, and leave it open to run. The script would call the php file from the web, such that the task is done.

Is that possible?

thanks

rocknbil

12:28 am on Apr 5, 2005 (gmt 0)

It might be easier to use http refresh:

the 3600 is one hour, in seconds. Don't know how reliable it will be though.

Hugene

6:30 pm on Apr 10, 2005 (gmt 0)

thanks, I will try that

orion_rus

8:59 am on Apr 11, 2005 (gmt 0)

But u need to write it like this:
<meta http-equiv=refresh content="3600; url=http://www.example.com/this_page.php" />

good luck to you!