> > > I want to start a p2p program while booting. I tried to write a script=20 > > for /etc/init.d it works but only as root. > > I want the program starting as a user process (for security reasons). > >=20 > > How can root start automatically a process as a user? > > Beside using start-stop-daemon, su or sudo, you could just use cron. As > the user run "crontab -e" and use @reboot as time argument. > > > Yours sincerely, > Alexander
I tried doing this with @reboot in all the time arguments and in just the minutes. When I reboot, neither way works. How exactly do I put @reboot in the crontab? Could you give me an example, please? Here is what I have currently: @reboot * * * * fahstart 'fahstart' is what I normally type to get [EMAIL PROTECTED] going. It's a little script in ~/bin. Thanks, Anita -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]