How do i make a bash (I think) script?

newtman12 · n00b Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 27

Im not really a n00btard but I've just never had to write one. I want to write a script that starts ksmoothdock at KDE startup. I tried making a ~.kde/Autostart/ksmoothdock text file with

PowerFactor · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 2:33 am Post subject:

I believe what you need is a .desktop file not a shell script. Just create a launcher for the app on your desktop and move it to the autostart folder.

newtman12 · n00b Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 27

thanks that worked

Ateo · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:20 pm Post subject:

Maedhros · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:23 pm Post subject:

I think the text file would have to have executable permissions though...
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blue.sca · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:37 pm Post subject:

in general, add at first line

thechris · Veteran Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 1203

see the guides at tldp.org . they have a basic and advanced scripting listed there.

PowerFactor · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 7:23 am Post subject:

Beau · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I placed the following script in the kde3.2 autostartfolder

Maedhros · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:

Try putting an ampersand (&) at the end of the second two lines. The first line just exits as soon as you run it, but the other two don't. Putting & at the end makes them run in the background - so the third doesn't have to wait for the second line to finish. I bet if you close karamba, kooldock will start. :wink:

Try this:

Beau · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject:

thanks, that fixed it!