shell script beginer run programs

spoody_goon · 03-27-2004, 06:39 AM

I use my pc to test cgi programs, when I am not doing this I don't need httpd, mysql, or named running. I know that there is information on shell scripting starting several programs at one time but I seem to be missing the right part of the manuals.
I could use a link to "Run Programs from Shell Script for newbies" or a quick basic lesson here. I realize this answer already exists somewhere but I seem to be missing it.
Thanks

Komakino · 03-27-2004, 08:09 AM

You mean you just want a shell script to load, say, three programs one after the other?

Code:

#!/bin/bash
# Above line says to use bash to interpret the script

# run an xterm in the background
xterm &
# run xmms in the background
xmms &
# run the giFT daemon (which is background anyway with the -d switch)
giftd -d

Save as a text file and then do chmod +x <filename> to make it executable.

spoody_goon · 03-27-2004, 07:12 PM

Thank you. Do you need the full path to file in order to run the programs when not root?