Questions tagged [rc.local]
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How to run rc.local also before shutdown?
I saw many similar questions, but none to include option of start on boot and stop on shutdown. With the old SystemV system you could simply link rc.local to rc3.d/K20rc.local, and it would get ...
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Python script executed in rc.local does not log, unless with a non-zero code
My rc.local service executes a python script on startup: it works fine but it doesn't log anywhere, unless an error occurres and exits with a non-zero code. This script runs scheduled operations, ...
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An application keeps being called each time I log in to user
I've been using Armbian Buster v5.10 and configuring it for a project.
I remember making some changes so that startx runs automatically at startup.
Each time I log in via su myUser then startx gets ...
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Make server run job on reboot of instance, from instance startup/init script
I want to run a python script as a user on reboot of a server. The server itself it spun up on azure via terraform.
I've already got a startup script called startup.sh. It does various things to the ...
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Risks of adding scripts to rc.local
I need authoritative explanation of risks of adding commands (scripts, programs) to rc.local.**
So far I know, that if I add some command or script that will get stuck for some reason (loop, ...
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rc.local not able to execute python script with network code
To introduce my problem, I'm running Raspbian Stretch on a RPi 3 model B+, and I have two scripts that I run in /etc/rc.local so that the pi can run completely headless and control a GoPro over wifi ...
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fluxbox inside rc.local startup script sometimes does not spawn process and start
This issue is driving me crazy. I have no clue why it sometimes happens. Its totally feeling intermittent.
I have a /etc/rc.local shell script that fires off on startup.
I am using Ubuntu x64 19.10... ...
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LXC container will start at the command line, but not automatically, from cron's @reboot or from /etc/rc.init
I can always start my container successfully with:
fadedbee@host:~$ sudo lxc-start -n mycontainer
It used to start automatically, until I bound some directories on a local ZFS to it.
I added the ...
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Block internet for a specific user, permanently [duplicate]
This works:
sudo iptables -A OUTPUT -m owner --uid-owner {USERNAME} -j REJECT
to block internet for a specific user. But it's not permanent.
What's the easiest way to make this persistent after a ...
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How to redirect the output of script in rc.local onto screen?
I have a script in rc.local.
/root/initstart.sh | tee -a /root/initstart.log
I need this script to be executed when system startup.
This script needs a very long time to finish.
I want to know if it'...
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Errors on startup
I have installed 3 days ago Debian 10.3.0 with LXQT.
It's great and I like it, it boot fine, each kernel line on boot is so great to see when appears 2 red lines that are so ugly!
[OK] Started /etc/...
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Linux: print disappears for an executable in rc.local
I have an executable program /home/user/foo with root and executable permissions. The foo has 3 threads and performs outputs using printf.
This program is placed in embedded target with Linux, 4.1.22-...
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rc.local - script message suppression
I am working on a Raspberry Pi project; it includes NUT server configuration and making the OS Image read-only.
I have completed the required steps and configured the NUT server.
I uninstalled the ...
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Start a tmux detached on boot up under a user
I'm on ubuntu 19 and I created the file /etc/rc.local and added this to the file:
/bin/su -l mysuser -c "/usr/bin/tmux new-session -s foobar -d"
I tried running this line by pasting it to the ...
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Can't pipe stdout of a python script that runs in background to file
I have a python script myscript.py on a RaspberryPi with Raspbian that starts on boot via rc.local file. Since it has infinite loop in it I need to run it in background. So far so good but I also want ...
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HOME not set when running bash from rc.local
I have a line in rc.local to run a simple bash script upon boot. The operating system is Raspbian Stretch 4.14 on a Raspberry Pi 3B+, with a 'Witty Pi 2' power management board (UUGear).
bash /home/...
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Debian Stretch drop in boot-time script not using rc.local
I'm setting up a new installation of Debian Stretch. Because it's on custom NAS box, there's one small gripe I have - original software was booted from a USB memory module molded on to the motherboard....
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If rc.local is run as root why can't it touch a file
I wish to execute a script every time on boot-up using /etc/rc.local.
My script for example is called startscript.sh which is stored in /home/debian as below. It first tries to create a file called ...
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Run a command as root on startup
I need to run this command line at startup:
echo 1 > /sys/module/bluetooth/parameters/disable_ertm
When I go to terminal type SU enter my password type that command it works perfectly, yet when ...
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How to check the history of processes
I'm using Debian running on a BeagleBone Black. I have a script which is supposed to execute when the system starts. The script then should run a python script. I add the command to run this script ...
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What is the correct substitute for rc.local in systemd instead of re-creating rc.local
I cannot find the correct way to execute some local scripts (or very local commands) at systemd, I already know I must not create a service (in systemd a unit) for this kinds of scripts (or I must?)......
asked Sep 27 '18 at 13:04
Luciano Andress Martini
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