S = Start (starting up)
K = Kill (shutting down)
And yes, you're right about the reason for the numbers.
The rc[0-6] themselves refer to each run level of course.
On Fri, 26 Feb 1999, Raider wrote:
> Hi!
> As you could see this question is RH related. So here it goes:
> what is the meaning of the names of the links. The name starts either
> with 'S' or 'K'. Why? The following number I assume is an arbitrary
> number chose in such a manner so it will decide the order those links are
> run. And finally there comes the relevant name which says what that link
> does. The most important: what is the difference between 'K' and 'S'? I
> know it sounds silly.
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