Linux startup script instead init.d

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newbie question... how can I get my script init script to start when linux boots. Can I just drop a script into the /etc/init.d directory and make manual links to rcX.d?

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Depends on the distribution. You should look up how to do it for your target. — Dan Fego
– Dan Fego, Commented Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42
Manual links are indistinguishable from automatically created links. — Amadan
– Amadan, Commented Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42

Dirk is no longer here · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-17 02:42:21Z

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The file /etc/rc.local is a good candidate for local jobs, and it avoids some of the complexity of using /etc/init.d/ and similar directories.

Just add a line to /etc/rc.local to launch your job.

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Roman Newaza · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-17 02:43:26Z

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Yes, you are right. You can read on this: http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-how-to-run-a-command-when-boots-up.html

answered Jun 17, 2013 at 2:43

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