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Rev

Ok. I was thinking that if my ps command printout sees a "1" that it would follow the instructions in the if/first echo, and if not go to the second. BTW when the service is running the output of the ps command in the script is a "1" and a "0" if not running. But I will try it and get back to you.

user53029
– user53029

2016-01-07 19:58:34 +00:00
Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 19:58
Also note the quotes around $is_running

David King
– David King

2016-01-07 20:01:35 +00:00
Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 20:01
Its still not working. I have tried with the changes recommended and with many other variations.

user53029
– user53029

2016-01-07 20:32:45 +00:00
Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 20:32

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