timeout duration on linux

Question

I'm trying to run a command for 5 hours and 10 minuts.

I found out how to run it for 5 hours but I'm unable to run it for 5 hours and 10 minuts..

timeout -sKILL 5h mplayer -dumpstream http://82.201.100.23:80/slamfm -dumpfile slamfm.mp3

runs fine. But when I try

timeout -sKILL 5h10m mplayer -dumpstream http://82.201.100.23:80/slamfm -dumpfile slamfm.mp3

I get this error

timeout: invalid time interval `5h10m'

Does anyone know a way to run this command for 5 hours and 10 minuts and then kill it?

timeout -sKILL "5h 10m" mplayer -dumpstream http://82.201.100.23:80/slamfm -dumpfile slamfm.mp3 doesn't work either.. — David, Jul 02 '12 at 20:54

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 02 '12 at 20:59

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You could always try doing 310 minutes instead.

answered Jul 02 '12 at 20:59

Safado

I feel stupid now. Why didn't I think about that? Thanks man! – David Jul 02 '12 at 21:33
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It's Monday, I think that gives you a free pass. – Safado Jul 02 '12 at 22:34

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