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How to execute ipp-over-usb at startup?

I using a non-systemd distribution of Linux (sysvint) am using CUPS for printing. However, the ipp-usb program doesn't execute at startup by default. Somehow I suspect it is because I am not using ...
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Startup script for Rock 4 SE running Debian

I am trying to run VLC player with a url as input when my Rock starts. I have created a unit file called startup.service and put it in. /etc/systemd/system/startup.service It looks like this: [Unit] ...
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What is starting this disabled service at boot? (Linux)

I have disabled the bluetooth service using "systemctl disable bluetooth.service", and also using systemd-manager, but it still starts at boot-time. I'm using Ubuntu 18.04 amd64. I suppose it is ...
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Service, Daemon, Startup.... What's the right way?

I think I'm having part terminology problem, part just plain newb problem, part tired of reading problem. I've gotten so far on my home energy monitor project, from getting my SDR radio working, ...
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Stopping nexposeconsole service from launching at startup?

I have recently installed the vulnerability scanner Nexpose on Kali Linux Rolling. So far everything is working good. Unfortunately the installation made nexserv and nsc.sh run on startup. I can see ...
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Running a script that starts other applications using systemd service

Our C++ Qt application runs graphically without X by specifying the -qws switch. Because of that, I uninstalled and disabled the graphical environment on the BeagleBone Black. Now, when I power on the ...
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How to autostart service in ANY linux?

I need to install the dumbest possible service (a binary) and have it reliably run as the current user at boot (or login, whatever) at as many platforms as possible (of the aging point-of-sale type). ...
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Enable MySQL at system startup

I'm running a ubuntu 10.04 box. I want to enable Mysql on startup. Typically, I used the following command: #update-rc.d mysql defaults Mysql still doesn't start when system boots. Suggestions?
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Controling when services start in Fedora 14 GNU/Linux

Whenever I start up my laptop running Fedora 14, I notice that it says that it is failing to connect to my default wireless network since the wireless card is not activated. Since it appears that the ...
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How do I prevent Linux services from auto-starting?

I have recently migrated from Windows to Linux (xubuntu) I am a developer and have installed everything I need, LAMP. In Windows I used to turn off all unnecessary services - I don't need the Apache ...
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Upstart Help: Change Ubuntu 10.04 Service Boot Order

I am having an issue with the order in which services start up in Ubuntu 10.04. My workstations are configured to use winbind to connect to my Domain Controller for authentication. The problem is ...
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How to create alternative linux boot without starting some services

I would like to create an alternative booting possibility in my GRUB menu that does not start some services (listed by chkconfig) like cups. I would use this boot during travel where I surely does ...
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