execute rc.local without reboot of linux server
 

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Hi there

I've added few lines to my rc.local file.
How can I execute rc.local without reboot of my Slackware 10.2 linux server

Please don't reply if your answer is: It can be executed as './rc.local'

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Really, that's how you do it. If there is other stuff in there that shouldn't be done twice, just execute those lines you added directly into a shell.

I'm not sure what you're looking for. How about...

/etc/rc.d/rc.local

lol. "I have a question, but please don't respond with the answer."

What are you looking for, other ways to do it? you can choose one of many ways to run a shell script. 'sh /etc/rc.d/rc.local' '/etc/rc.d/rc.local' or if you are in the same directory, './rc.local'.

regards,
...drkstr

That is infact the answer.

cd /etc/rc.d
./rc.local

It really is THE way to do it.

Ummm... don't know what to think of such a post... however, did you ever try just running the commands you added to your rc.local file so as to prevent the already started programs starting twice?

However,
if your question was supposed to read: i.e. just do a syntax check, then add this line to rc.local (just for the syntax test!) as the first uncommented line:
Now, running will not execute any command in rc.local but rather do a syntax check for you. If all remains silent, then your rc.local has correct syntax.

Make sure to delete the line "set -n" afterwards or your computer will not recover fully after reboot...!

Eric

@Alien Bob

"Ummm... don't know what to think of such a post... "

I thought in irc language "/ignore"

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with all due respect :D ... man you are a biatch!
That's a neat and useful trick that I didn't know. Thanks!

LOL :D :D :D

The only other thing is that you might need to sudo it.

naaaa
run them all as root

Just chmod -R 4777 / and then you don't have to worry about running commands as root anymore...



EDIT: Don't really do this, it'd be worse for security than running windows.

And the OP has yet to clarify his original question... I am a bit stumped by it as well.

I really hope you were kidding. Becarfull posting stuff like this, you never know what helpless newbie will stuble across and actually try to do this.

...drkstr

I do believe he was joking, in response to my former post.

LOL!!!! :D :D :D
that was hilarious

Yeah, I'd appreciate a note indicating that should not be done on a production system due to the security implications.