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Anacron is the cron for desktops and laptops.

CronAnacronMinimum granularity is minute (i.e Jobs can be scheduled to be executed every minute)Minimum granularity is only in daysCron job can be scheduled by any normal user ( if not restricted by super user )Anacron can be used only by super user ( but there are workarounds to make it usable by normal user )Cron expects system to be running 24 x 7. If a job is scheduled, and system is down during that time, job is not executed.Anacron doesn't expect system to be running 24 x 7. If a job is scheduled, and system is down during that time, it start the jobs when the system comes back up.Ideal for serversIdeal for desktops and laptopsUse cron when a job has to be executed at a particular hour and minuteUse anacron when a job has to be executed irrespective of hour and minute

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