Ubuntu: How to run scripts on start up?

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One approach is to add an @reboot cron task:

    Running crontab -e will allow you to edit your cron.

    Adding a line like this to it:

    @reboot /path/to/script

    will execute that script once your computer boots up.


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How about adding the command to /etc/rc.local? you'll have to use sudo access though to edit this file.

sudo nano /etc/rc.local