Thread: startup scripts

hi,
first off new these forums, , new ubuntu / linux. have followed forums , setup system, want create script when computer first starts copy file (playlist or presentation) , overwrite old file, play it.
i've done in windows, lost in os.

direct me information can have script run on startup please.

welcome forums!

stay calm , follow instructions

know how create script? if no, open 'text editor' (called gedit) , start new document with

code:

#!/bin/bash

as first line. then, after 1st line, can place commands.
can use command 'cp' replace old file (which replaced no problem, not prompt if file exists).

can open playlist want play vlc (or other player prefer) after timeout (10-15 seconds let system load has load).

so, script should go this:

code:

#!/bin/bash cp ~/playlist_new ~/playlist_old #replace old playlist new, '~' stands /home/yourusername sleep 15 #sleep 15 seconds  vlc ~/playlist_old #launch favorite media player selected playlist!

now, after writing above text editor gedit, save file preferable location (most users tend place scripts under ~/documents or under ~/bin). easier distinguish shell script give extension .sh (example: launch_playlist.sh).

after saving file, right click on it, go properties->permissions , tick 'allow executing file program'.

done script. in order have running on startup need simple: create launcher , place appropriate directory.

head ~/.config/autostart/ if 'autostart' directory doesn't exist, create it.

then, create there file named anythingyouwant.desktop below contents:

code:

 [desktop entry] type=application exec=/home/alex/documents/myscript.sh terminal=false hidden=false nodisplay=false x-gnome-autostart-enabled=true name[en_us]=copy playlist name=copy playlist

edit above fields match needs , done!

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