AutoStart order?

[GregM]

I have 3 programs that I have set to open when I boot Kubuntu 20.04.
Is there a way to set in which order they boot?

[chimak111]

Maybe try chaining them using "&&" assuming we're talking about after logging in as opposed to actual booting?

[GregM]

Not quite sure what you mean by "&&" ?

[claydoh]

You want to create a script that runs the programs in a certain order. Usiong '&&' between the commands basically does this, however it will wait for the first app,lication to finish running (ie it will need to be closed) before opening the next- runs one thing, then the other in that specific order.

Using a single '&' will work for this, as it runs things in order, without needing them to finish/close.

However, some applications open much faster than others, so simple sleep commands can be used if needed



This would be a very simple script to make.

Open Kate or Kwrite

add this to the text file:

#!/bin/bash

command1 &
sleep 3
command2 &
sleep 3
command3

Substitute the name of the command/program in each place. You can find the name of the command if you right click on the item's menu entry, and use the "edit Application" to discover the command name used. Ignore anything like '%f' etc.

Save the file somewhere, doesn't matter the location. Name it something like 'my-fancy-script-I-made-myself.sh', or any short, easy-to remember name.

You will need to right click on the file, and make sure to set the file as executable Properties >> Permissions

Simply double click the file to test.

If necessary, the sleep figure can be tweaked if needed, or even tested without using it at all.
Once it works to your liking, use system settings Auto-start to add a new script.


Here is a quick example I used for Openshot video editor (slowest to load) , Kate, and Spotify, in order.

#!/bin/bash

openshot-qt &
sleep 2
kate &
sleep 1
spotify

Without the sleep, they do not open in the desired order.

[GregM]

I think I am getting what you mean....

The order I would prefer is
Thunderbird &
sleep 2
Firefox &
sleep 1
Kate

[GregM]

Here is what I wound up with and it works

#!/bin/bash

thunderbird &
sleep 3
firefox &
sleep 3
kate &

[claydoh]

Nice!

The beauty is being able to tweak it to just the way you like it.

[chimak111]

^^^ my safety net in action

[GregM]

When I started up this morning it was not in the autostart program.
I looked for a way to save it but could not find one.
File works fine, it just wasn't there.
I clicked on it and it took right off.

What did I not do right?

[GregM]

Today it worked?
Weird.

Thanks guys

[Tom_ZeCat]

Couldn't he just list his startup programs in: System Settings ⇒ Startup and Shutdown ⇒ Autostart

Or use the Stacer utility?