Linux DreamDaemon in the background?

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Feb 6 2006, 8:08 pm
Is there any way to sort of run the linux DreamDaemon 'in the background' on startup? This is on a command-line only Debian machine.

Whenever I run DreamDaemon, it doesn't return to terminal - I assume this is expected behaviour - but that means that if I run it from any of the scripts that run on startup, I can't actually login, because they take over before the login prompt.

Any solutions?
#1 Feb 6 2006, 8:13 pm
You need to append '&' to the end of the command to force it into the background. Some systems don't allow you to run background processes, however.
#2 Feb 6 2006, 8:15 pm
Don't know about startup, but try the "DreamDaemon &" command. The & switch(if you call it that) normally hides things behind the console, only reporting back return info.
#3 Feb 6 2006, 8:35 pm
In response to Nadrew (#1)
Thanks, Nadrew, that worked.

Now I've got the port-forwarding done, and I can get the computer running our firewall to host games automatically at startup. Looks like I can set up some serious hostyness now. :)