Question: How Do I Make a Program Run at Startup in Linux?

Question: How Do I Make a Program Run at Startup in Linux?
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How do I set a program to run on startup?

To give this method a try, open Settings and go to the Application Manager. It should be in “Installed Apps” or “Applications,” depending on your device. Select an app from the list of downloaded apps and turn the Autostart option on or off.

How do I get services to start automatically in Linux?

To enable a System V service to start at system boot time, run this command: sudo chkconfig service_name on.

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