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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Dummy script for testing background cancellation processes.
+# To use: Create a "dummy" export format, and then use this
+# as the LyX --> dummy converter. It will just sit there,
+# allowing you to try to cancel.
+
+echo "Sleeping 30 seconds..."
+sleep 30;
+echo "Done.";