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Old 11-18-2006, 03:46 AM   #1
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Main use of rc.local file


Hi Everyone

I am new to linux

Can any one tell me what is the use of the file

rc.local

Helping this issue will be grealy appriciated

Thanks&Regards
winxandlinx
 
Old 11-18-2006, 03:54 AM   #2
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totally unrelated to networking. moved to Linux - Newbie.

the file is used to run adhoc commands on the local machine once formal services have been started.
 
  


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