I'm not sure if this question makes sense, but here goes. We have the need to periodically check for newly created/modified files in a rather elaborate and well populated directory structure. I don't believe that simply walking the directory and checking stat's is the answer, given that I need a process that will impose minimal performance degredation on the system. Would it be possible to query the journal itself for these changes? Is there an API (or better yet, an app) to do so? Direct replies would be welcomed. Thanks in advance for any assistance on this, Marc Wrona Senior Software Engineer Advertising.com (or www.advertising.com) 410-244-1370 x13754 We bring innovation to interactive communication. Advertising.com - Superior Technology. Superior Performance. *********************************************************** The information transmitted in this email is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please contact the sender and permanently delete the email from any computer. _______________________________________________ Ext3-users@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/ext3-users