IRSSI and Terminal Window [SOLVED]

celestialorb · 2009-07-31 03:35:35

Hello,

I recently installed Arch with Fluxbox in order to try it and I'm wondering if there is a way to start a terminal window then automatically have it run a command.

For example, I'm currently working on editing my fluxbox menu and want to be able to open irssi automatically from the menu rather than having to open a terminal window to start it. At first I tried just setting the command as "irssi" but this doesn't do anything. Is there some way I can open a terminal window then have it execute irssi automatically?

Thanks in advance!

Last edited by celestialorb (2009-07-31 03:51:44)

smurnjiff · 2009-07-31 03:41:23

What terminal are you using?

urxvt -e $CMD
xterm -e $CMD

synorgy · 2009-07-31 03:41:55

Yes you can do this, but the method is semi-dependent upon which terminal you're using. Urxvt looks like this:

urxvt -e sh -c irssi

where sh is the shell you want to launch the command under.

EDIT: Beaten to the punch. You can use smurnjiff's method, if it works for you - but I've found that unless you specify a shell, urxvt fails to keep a window around long enough to do anything with the command. Works fine with one shot deals though - such as 'mpc prev' or similar.

Last edited by synorgy (2009-07-31 03:44:45)

celestialorb · 2009-07-31 03:44:46

I'm using just regular terminal (not xterm) and I was able to extrapolate the command based on the replies. Thanks! Much appreciated!

To anyone else who might possibly be curious here's the command:

terminal -e irssi

Last edited by celestialorb (2009-07-31 03:47:38)

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IRSSI and Terminal Window [SOLVED]

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Re: IRSSI and Terminal Window [SOLVED]

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Re: IRSSI and Terminal Window [SOLVED]

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Re: IRSSI and Terminal Window [SOLVED]

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