On Fri, 14 May 2004 20:52:19 -0400 (EDT) Ishwar Rattan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I understand that there is documentation. I have looked at it > but have not had success. If you can help, please do so. > > -ishwar > Here are the startup script basics: There are different run levels for running a Unix system. Run level 2 is the default for Debian. $ grep default /etc/inittab # The default runlevel. id:2:initdefault: So when Debian goes to run startup scripts it looks in the /etc/rc2.d directory. If you list that directory you will find symbolic links to scripts in the /etc/init.d directory. The purpose is to have one place to store startup scripts and allow links from the various runlevel directories instead of copying and having to maintain multiple scripts in multiple directories. If you want a script to run during the boot process, put the script in the /etc/init.d directory (make sure it is executable) and make a symbolic link to it from the /etc/rc2.d directory. The symbolic link should be named with the following pattern: SXXname. Where S is for start, XX is a two digit number to determine what order to start and name is the name of the script found in /etc/init.d. In /etc/rc0.d and /etc/rc6.d you will find corresponding stop scripts (KXXname with the K for kill). The update-rc.d program can help with creation of the rc links, but it can also be done manually. If you install a Debian package that requires a startup script, it should be taken care of automatically by the package. The ssh package does this. Hopefully, this information helps to better understand the documentation. I am also willing to help clarify information in the documenation if you have specific questions after reviewing it. -- Carlos Hanson Webmaster and Postmaster Tigard-Tualatin School District ph: 503.431.4053 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
