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Caleb King
32,777 PointsShell Script for starting up programs
Anyone know where I could learn how to write a shell script to start up programs when I get to work.
I start the same 5 different app on my machine when I boot up. Would like to know how to start all at once.
4 Answers
Marcus Parsons
15,719 PointsI assume you're talking about Windows here, and if that's the case, I recommend using Task Scheduler. You can get to it from Control Panel -> Administrative Tools. It is seriously the simplest method to start a program automatically.
Caleb King
32,777 PointsThanks Marcus Parsons , but I am a Mac person.
Marcus Parsons
15,719 PointsMacs are great! I wish I knew more about them. Good luck, Caleb! :)
James Barnett
39,199 Points
Caleb King
32,777 PointsThanks James Barnett