CCCPaste

BASH Loop until key press

#!/bin/bash
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#Copyright (C) 2024 Kris Occhipinti
#https://filmsbykris.com

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clear
while [ 1 ]; do
# \r clears to begining of line
printf "\r$(date)"
#wait 0.25 seconds for user input
read -t 0.25 -N 1 input
#if there is any input break out of loop
[[ $input ]] && break
done