Re: Starting bash script upon bootup
So where is the .bashrc file located prior to the install so I can edit it
so the script can begin execution when the shell is started upon bootup?
Even if I have that piece of information, I can accomplish my goal.
>> On Wed, Aug 04, 2010 at 01:51:54PM -0500, Tim Legg wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> What is a recommended way of executing an interactive bash script
>>> automatically upon boot-up on a live system?
>>
>> What do you mean by "interactive"? Where does this interaction happen?
>>
> It is a script that interacts with the user. This is usually run from the
> command line, but I would like to spare the user of such a step and have
> it start on its own after boot.
>
> I would have it called from bottom of /home/user/.bashrc, but that file
> doesn't exist until after lh_build is executed.
>
>>
>>>
>>> In the past, I've kept the script in /bin and the user boots from the
>>> CD
>>> and executes the script. I think it would be cool if I could remove a
>>> step and have the script start itself for the user.
>>
>> When / if the script exists, what should happen:
>>
>> * Restart the script
>> * Start a shell
>> * Shutdown the system?
>>
>
> This is a bash script that I expect to be owned by user. When/if the
> script exits, going back to the shell is fine.
>
>> Is this a system based on Lenny or Squeeze? (in case of Squeese: is
>> upstart used?)
>>
> This is Lenny (stable)
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