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+This is a collection of services and target files used to manage Wonderbit Gaming.
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+Service - a singular process loaded into systemd to start an executable or launcher with parms
+target - a service which has dependancies to create a "bundle".  When a target is launched it checks for dependant services and launches them too.
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+to see the entire thing in action check out the template file also included in this repo.
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+PS - some executables have also been included for backup/archival purposes
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