diff --git a/packages/x11/other/mrxvt/init.d/63_mrxvt b/packages/x11/other/mrxvt/init.d/63_mrxvt
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+# start MRXVT terminal
+#
+# runlevels: openelec, text, debug
+
+if test "$START_MRXVT" = "yes"; then
+  progress "Starting MRXVT terminal"
+
+  mrxvt
+fi