Topic: checking for not empty directory

[Rob Wilkins]

How can I check for a not empty directory and do something if a file lands in it.

Example:
I would like to have e-smith check /user/Maildir/new for any new email files that appear and run a cron job to send a beep to the consol.

I am just looking for the routine or command to use to see if a directory has any files in it.

Thanks.

[Damien Curtain]

Rob Wilkins wrote:
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> How can I check for a not empty directory and do something if
> a file lands in it.


test find /user/Maildir/new -type f && echo -e '\a'

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 Damien