Schedule php execution

[loganmex]

I'm working on a php program that reads some files and updates a database with that info. This will be done on a daily basis.
Normally, I'll need someone to call the php file from his/her browser to run this update. How can I run this without the user intervention?.

Maybe there's an option for Lynx or something like that.

Suggestions are welcome. Thanks

 

[gerrygerry]

your could schedule a cron job? -gerrygerry
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[mcvdmvs]

yeah cronjobs!

write the php, and execute it with cron, its there for it!
whats the first line in the php file? i forgot: someting like: #!/bin/usr or so... mcvdmvs
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[HobbyMan]

You might want to check out phpCron at:

http://www.gemini1consulting.com/tekhelp/online_manuals/phpcron/html/