[SOLVED] How to run script as root at GUI startup

sebastian-65 · 2021-11-28 10:26:22

Even though I've read about Autostarting and XFCE autostart, I'm still confused how to solve my scenario:

When I log into desktop environment, I need my script to switch java to older version (which requires root permission), and then start an application (no root required), and then revert java back to newer version again.

How this should be achieved in the right way? Shall I create a systemd service just for this?

Thank you for clarification.

Last edited by sebastian-65 (2021-11-28 17:52:55)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2021-11-28 10:39:54

Not sure about the "right" way but you could just use sudo to switch the Java version and add a NOPASSWD exception for that command in /etc/sudoers{,.d/}.

You might get better advice if you share the exact script and your attempts so far.

Lone_Wolf · 2021-11-28 12:37:48

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Java#L … va_version

That method may allow you to run the apllication with it's preferred java version without needing root rights.

sebastian-65 · 2021-11-28 17:52:37

That's clever. Thank you, that did help me solve this scenario.

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[SOLVED] How to run script as root at GUI startup

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