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Gilbert, > > The use of file "/etc/rc.local" for starting the LDM at boot-time > > is unconventional. May we convert it to a more conventional form > > using run-time states, /etc/init.d/, and /etc/rc{3,4,5}.d/? > > I don't understand what you mean by this. I prefer to keep it as is, to > keep it simple, but what are you suggesting? We need to run tests on your system in order to diagnose the problem. For a similar reason, we need to use well-known scripts installed in conventional places. Once we've diagnosed and solved the problem, reverting to your original system should be trivial, if you still want to. > ******************************************************************************* > Gilbert Sebenste ******** > (My opinions only!) ****** > Staff Meteorologist, Northern Illinois University **** > E-mail: address@hidden *** > web: http://weather.admin.niu.edu ** > ******************************************************************************* Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: OVK-233439 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: Open