where to keep a scrip so that it always start with system boot

tkmsr · 04-18-2010, 03:58 AM

I want to know where should I keep a script which I developed so that it always start with system boots also if some one can let me know about strace some common use scenarios.I have searched net also.

repo · 04-18-2010, 04:04 AM

Try

Code:

/etc/rc.local

puntjuh · 04-18-2010, 04:07 AM

A script used at boot should be in the following folder:

Code:

/etc/init.d

chmod +x the script to make it an executable file.

Run:

Code:

update-rc.d "filename" defaults 5

where filename without the "" is the name of your script. Behind defaults is the runlevel u want to add it too, 5 is for when you want to start it with X. i suggest reading:

Code:

man update-rc.d

for further and more advanced functions!

Good luck!

kainosnous · 04-18-2010, 04:10 AM

Debian uses a System V style init process. That means that your script is accessed by making a link to it. For instance, if you are using runlevel 5 (the standard if you are using a GUI), then you would use something like"ln -sv /path/to/your/script /etc/rc5.d/S98yourscriptname". Alternately, a quick google search led me to the command update-rc.d Here is a link to a page I found in that search: http://www.debian-administration.org...me_with_Debian

Most distros also have a /etc/rc.local that is executed at startup on any runlevel. You could add a your program to that file.

tkmsr · 04-30-2010, 02:11 AM

Thanks all.