If you operate a Linux server, some services must always be available. When the server restarts, certain programmes should start directly. A simple cronjob is sufficient for this.

Log on as the user under which the programme is running and open the cronjob list:

$> crontab -e

The following command must now be entered as a cronjob:

# m h  dom mon dow   command
@reboot cd /home/user/programdir; ./program start

As a practical example, the automatic start of an IRCD with services:

# m h  dom mon dow   command
@reboot cd /home/psycore/Unreal3.2; ./unreal start
@reboot cd /home/psycore/services; ./services