12

I am not able to run at command.

edward@ArchLinux:~$ at
Garbled time

what is wrong? Am I running it wrong?

Tom Newton
  • 79
  • 1
  • 6
Alex Jones
  • 6,223
  • 17
  • 51
  • 83
  • The same error appears when I try to list all **at** current jobs. For it is better to use `atq` command or `at -l`. My answer comes from [using `at` without options in Windows systems](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/at). Sorry, if I misunderstood context or intention of the question – Tom Newton May 02 '23 at 19:31

1 Answers1

17

A timestamp (as recognized by at, see the fine manual) must be given:

bash-4.1$ echo echo hi | at teatime
job 5 at 2016-02-02 16:00
bash-4.1$
thrig
  • 34,333
  • 3
  • 63
  • 84