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Raspberry Pi: Launch script on startup
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Install xterm + .desktop file

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-run-a-raspberry-pi-program-on-startup#method-2-autostart

First, install xterm:

sudo apt install xterm -y

Then, if it doesn't already exist, create this folder:

mkdir /home/pi/.config/autostart

Lastly, create this file with the contents below:

sudo nano /home/pi/.config/autostart/startup.desktop

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Your name
Exec=xterm -hold -e '/usr/bin/python3 /home/pi/Desktop/_your_script.py'

Save and exit: CTRL+X -> Y -> Enter

sudo reboot

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