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\"At and batch read commands from standard input or from a specifiedfile. At allows you to specify that a command will be run at aparticular time (now or a specified time in the future). Batch willexecute commands when the system load levels drop to a particularlevel. Both commands use /bin/sh to run the commands. You shouldinstall the at package if you need a utility that will do time-orientedjob control. Note: you should use crontab instead, if it is a recurringjob.\"