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# batch

> Execute commands at a later time when the system load levels permit.
> Results will be sent to the user's mail.
> See also: `at`, `atq`, `atrm`, `mail`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/batch>.

- Execute commands from `stdin` (press `<Ctrl d>` when done):

`batch`

- Execute a command from `stdin`:

`echo "{{./make_db_backup.sh}}" | batch`