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--- atmos:meteorological_observations_trailer:data [2026/05/28 22:11] – ashley.vos
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   * [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-run-a-raspberry-pi-program-on-startup#method-2-autostart|How to Run a Raspberry Pi Program on Startup: Method 2]]
-  - If Xterm isn't installed, use the following command
+. If Xterm isn't installed, use the following command
-    - sudo apt install xterm -y
-  - Make the following directory using the following command
+  sudo apt install xterm -y
-    - mkdir /home/pi/.config/autostart
-  - Create and edit a .desktop file
+. Make the following directory using the following command
-    - sudo nano /home/pi/.config/autostart/PROGRAM_NAME.desktop
-  - In the file, copy and paste the following
+  mkdir /home/pi/.config/autostart
-    - [Desktop Entry]
-Type=Application
-Name=PROGRAM_NAME
-Exec=xterm -hold -e '/usr/bin/python3 /home/ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PROGRAM/PROGRAM_NAME.py'
-  - Save and exit
+. Create and edit a .desktop file
-  - The Xterm application should now begin upon booting.
+  sudo nano /home/pi/.config/autostart/PROGRAM_NAME.desktop
+. In the file, copy and paste the following
+  [Desktop Entry]
+  Type=Application
+  Name=PROGRAM_NAME
+  Exec=xterm -hold -e '/usr/bin/python3 /home/ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PROGRAM/PROGRAM_NAME.py'
+. Save and exit
+. The Xterm application should now begin upon booting.
 ==== Raspberry Pi: Running Python Programs Headless ====