fns-start-programs(1)
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:doctype: manpage

NAME
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fns-start-programs - shell script to start applications listed in 
a file


SYNOPSIS
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fns-start-programs [TYPE] [FILE] [-h|--help] [-v|--version]



DESCRIPTION
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*fns-start-programs* is used to start applications listed in a file. It 
executes them line by line. Before starting the script checks if the 
application is already running. If so it prints to stderr

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[Fvwm-Nightshade][TYPE]: '<app-command>' is already running. Skipping.
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else

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[Fvwm-Nightshade][TYPE]: '<app-command>' not running. Starting now.
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PARAMETERS
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Two command line parameter are mandatory:

*TYPE* (1st one)::
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Defines the 'type' e.g. "autostart" which will print behind [Fvwm-Nightshade] 
to show for which service it starts an application.

*FILE* (2nd one)::
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The path to a file with the list of applications or commands which wants 
to execute. The file structure should looks like
+
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skype
xterm -fn 10x20
geany ~/Documents/mytext.txt
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+
Lines are commented out with a '#'.


OPTIONS
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There exist two options also:

*-h|--help*::
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Show a short help and exiting.

*-v|--version*::
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Show the version and exiting.


AUTHOR
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(C) 2012 - 2016 Thomas Funk <t.funk@web.de>
