How do I start applications when Debian boots?
update-rc.d is the utility that Debian provides to manage SystemV init scripts. To use this tool, see these examples:
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update-rc.d servicename defaults— This will enable 'servicename' to start on the default runlevels (2,3,4,5).
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update-rc.d servicename start 45 stop 01236— This will enable 'servicename' to start on 45 but terminate on runlevels 0, 1, 2, 3, and 6.
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update-rc.d servicename remove— This command will remove 'servicename' from starting at all.