For questions regarding the processes that automatically run after booting.
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Am I using upstart correctly?
I'm trying to write a startup script for my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop that pings my Netgear router every 30 seconds (this is necessary as a nasty workaround for a separate problem I'm having). I read this ...
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Open multiple terminals after startup in Ubuntu 12.10
Is there a way to open multiple terminals after Ubuntu 12.10 starts up?
Actually I was able to run a terminal with a program running, trough the "Startup Applications" tool.
The command I am ...
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Cannot automatically start JIRA via init.d script
I am running Atlassian JIRA on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin). I would like to automatically start JIRA whenever the system boots. For this purpose, I created script jira in /etc/init.d, similar ...
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Remotely turning on computer?
Hi this is my first question so if this has been answered elsewhere please direct me to that. I need a simple way to turn on my dell optiplex remotely, and shut it off. Its running ubuntu 13.04. How ...
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how to setup nouveau driver at boot time in ubuntu 12.04?
I would like add nouveau driver during boot time but I don't know where is the place in ubuntu 12.04 to add modprobe nouveau.
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How do I run a script on startup as superuser?
I want to run a command on startup on my Ubuntu Server. Does anyone know how to do this? Does /etc/rc.local run as superuser? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
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How to add mount_afp to system startup
I have a feeling this is a really dumb question but......
I am running Ubuntu 13.04 and I am running the following command to connect to my apple time capsule
mount_afp ...
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How do I limit Dropbox's activity on the hard disk?
On startup, Dropbox runs files indexing, which brings the system pretty much to a stand still for three minutes.
Is there a way to restrict Dropbox from accessing the hard disk, or decrease the ...
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12.10 crashed and won't boot!
Every time I try and start ubuntu, I get the following:
Waiting for network cofiguration (60 seconds), then:
Waiting up to 60 more seconds for network configuration, then:
Booting system without ...
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Start-up problem on 13.04
I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 on an Acer V3-571
This has happened to me a few times. The PC stays irresponsive for about a minute and i have no opcion but to unplug it and beg for it to start correctly next ...
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After bootup I am stuck on a black screen with a text cursor and a mouse cursor on 13.04
I have a Zenbook ux31a with a core i5 and the Intel HD 4000 gfx card. When I press esc during startup to enter the grub2 menu and choose a kernel from the advanced options menu ubuntu starts up ...
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I get an error with “add-apt-repository” every time i startup. No noticeable effects, but an annoyance
Every time I start my computer, a lenovo thinkpad t61 (intel graphics version), running ubuntu 13.04, I get a pop-up to report an error. Details reveal that it's related to add-apt-repository.
Maybe ...
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Mouse Pointer glitchy on startup
Recently installed 13.04 raring and everytime i startup for about 30s or so the mouse is restricted to a horizontal line across the center of the screen no matter what movements i make. Also it ...
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Where are startup commands stored?
When you go to "Startup Applications", you see a list of commands that are executed at startup and you can add your own.
I would like to know where this list is stored. Is it in gconf somewhere?
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Help starting up multiple Dropbox instances on Ubuntu startup
I tried following these instructions here http://www.dropboxwiki.com/Multiple_Instances_On_Unix but my 2nd instance wouldn't start up on boot. I tried the rc.local method with a bash script but even ...
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How would I create startup and logoff music for Ubuntu 13.04?
Hey I am trying to create startup and log-off sounds for Ubuntu 13.04. I have two mp3 files. I have sox and was wondering if I could create a .sh file (make it executable) and make it point to play a ...
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smartgit ubuntu 13.04 64bits crash startup
I try to launch smartgit with ubuntu 13.04 but it crash on startup.
I tried with openjdk and the oracle java.
Here is the error :
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# A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime ...
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How to add aplication to startup application menu?
I tried add some applications to add startup menu. But they didn't started with computer. Please Anybody help me to do that. I used only GUI method to add apllications to menu in ubuntu 12.04.Somebody ...
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Startup script doesn't execute at startup
I have followed the tutorial here that shows how to setup the No-ip update program to start at system startup.
I have done exactly as specified here, yet the program still doesn't start. Also, when I ...
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How to let pm-utils run automatically?
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 on a laptop. Just want to let sudo pm-powersave true run automatically every time after login, but don't know how.
I tried the following approaches to let it run automatically
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validator.nu installation with launch script
I have tried to use the following instructions atleast 5 times and I can not get it to run correctly. These are the instructions with some added notes.
sudo apt-get install mercurial subversion ...
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How do I get GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT=0 behavior when GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=false?
I have a question about the grub2 implantation in Ubuntu 12.04.
I have a dual boot system with windows 7, Ubuntu as the primary OS. When I have #GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=true in my /etc/default ...
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Can Google Music Manager be launched at startup?
I would like Google Music Manager to launch at startup. I cannot find a way to accomplish this. Anyone have help?
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Steam crashes on startup
I'm trying to run steam but for some reason it has started crashing on me. Here is my terminal trying to start it up
user@ChrUbuntu:~$ steam &
[1] 6001
user@ChrUbuntu:~$ Running Steam on ubuntu ...
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Black screen on startup after update
My current system is based on :
Ubuntu 12.04
VirtualBox 4.2.12 (Windows 7 Host / Ubuntu Guest)
VirtualBox additions 4.2.13-85100 (because additions 4.2.12 are buggy with Ubuntu 12.04)
But since my ...
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How can I make “rc.local” run on startup?
I have a script that I would like to run when my system starts. I have put it on "rc.local", but it doesn't work. How can I enable it to run on startup?
Thanks!
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How can I make a command execute at startup?
I wanted to remap the keys for my page up and page down number pad so that they would actually act like the real page up and page down. I used the xmodmap successfully following the directions based ...
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Has behaviour of upstart changed in 13.04
I have an upstart conf that mounts a remote nfs at startup. Previously (in 12.10) it used
start on (local-filesystems and net-device-up IFACE=eth0)
in 13.04 this no longer works - I tried all ...
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Which applications and programs are vital at Startup?
The following applications from below are in my list of Startup. Which one of them are strict necessary for the system? How can I remove those not necessary from Startup (but not from my laptop)?
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Method to create a live USB disk (with persistence) which actually works?
I've tried so many combinations - all I want is a fast Ubuntu Live USB disk with persistence that works. What I've tried so far:
Using unetbootin on my Mac, choosing some "Space used to preserve ...
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Vertical lines at startup [closed]
I just installed ubuntu 12.04.2 and when I start up, at the login screen the entire screen is filled with vertical redish orange lines and nothing else. The statrup sound plays so I think it's just a ...
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Command to generate all aplications from Startup in a txt file
I need a command to generate the list of all applications and programs which start when I turn on my laptop and login in Ubuntu 12.04.
I want to make a .txt file with them.
Thanks.
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Trouble using WUBI to install Xubuntu. Can anyone help?
I am a extremely curious person so I wanted to try Linux, however I have very little knowledge on such a thing. I have successfully installed Ubuntu with WUBI on a newer computer, so I wanted to try ...
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How do I get a byobu session with a command to run on startup?
I am trying to get Byobu to startup with Ubuntu Server 12.04 when the server starts up.
I've figured out how to do this with a screen session but I want it to be in Byobu with all the added features, ...
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Confused about Bumblebeed startup
I have bumblebee installed in my optimus enabled laptop. Recently I Installed bum (boot up manager) to tweak the startup applications. I found inside that "Bumblebeed" is not checked as a startup ...
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How do I add/remove the “hidden” startup applications?
How do I manage (add/remove) all the startup applications in Ubuntu 11.10 and up?
Startup Applications doesn't show all the applications which are started during boot.
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Run two commands sequentially uisng crontab
My 3-year girl loves SuperTux. she couldn't control the mouse! so the game should run automatically on startup and after the game, computer should shut down automatically, too.
however I put the ...
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Startup applications can be run on the login screen stack without logging in?
I'm going to set up my computer to be turned on at night and it will automatically start downloading. For security reasons, I do not want to set up Ubuntu to automatically login! the problem is login ...
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How to run logkeys
I just installed logkeys from Software center. I am finding it hard to run it. Its documentation page doesnt help much either.
1. How do I run it?
2. Can I bind the start up with a key combination?
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Start up on Ubuntu 12.10 is much slower than on 12.04
Start up toward login screen lasts about 40sec on both(12.10 and 12.04). This is good for me.
But after login, there is quite difference. System will start up in:
Ubuntu 12.04: 10-13sec
Ubuntu ...
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My pc won't wake up after suspending [closed]
I've currently updated my Ubuntu from 12.10 version to the new 13.04 version. As I use it at certain moments I like to suspend it when I am not using it for about 30 minutes but when I try to wake up ...
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how to load ubuntu 12.04 from grub after update on 04/26/13
Computer Details: Toshiba, natively runs Windows7 64-bit. I currently dual-boot Windows 7 / Linux and have a virtual hard drive of Windows 8 (rarely used)
Background: I have been using Ubuntu 12.04 ...
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Stop Ubuntuone from autostart
I want to stop ubuntuone from autostart.
I have already tried the suggestions from this answer
but it didn't help me.
My current status is that I have deleted the ubuntuone-launch.desktop file from ...
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Make a script run at startup
First of all,sorry for my bad English.
Im using Xubuntu 12.04 on Acer Aspire One D270.My Screen brightness
hotkeys (Fn+L/R) dont work.I installed xbacklight but it always shows
"No outputs have ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.2 startup waits on splash screen and loads desktop only after pressing TAB
Ubuntu on startup shows the splash screen(with the dots rotating animation going on and on).
And only when I press TAB key it stops and the desktop loads.
What may be the problem?
Am having ubuntu ...
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I need some startup help with 12.10. (Full explanation below) [duplicate]
When I startup usually I get the purple screen and it goes black for 2-5 seconds and I can log in normally. Earlier though I got the computer back from Acer after they had to replace my dead WI-FI ...
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Steelseries Sensei cannot be detected on boot in Windows 7 [closed]
I have already tried all the more obvious solution, re-installing the driver, different usb ports etc. All Bios setting is set to "Enabled" for the usb ports
Please help
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(critical) After doing dist-upgrade : Spammed by error-messages! [closed]
I had installed 13.04, and i once again, did do sudo apt-get dist-upgrade. Well, there was a lot of new updates, so i installed them.
Look at my pc now. I managed to open chrome just after startup, ...
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How can I play an audio file at startup? [duplicate]
Is there a way to play an ogg audio file when Ubuntu starts?
Thanks!
Bill
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Start and stop parameters in init script
I have .conf a file in /etc/init/ with this code at the bottom:
start on (started network-interface
or started network-manager
or started networking)
stop on (stopping ...
