run command automatically right after wake up from standby ("sleep")?

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How can I run a command automatically every time my systems wakes up from standby ("sleep")? I am using Kubuntu. (still 9.10 but I'll migrate soon to 10.4)

As the window manger is locked right after wake up it would suffice if the command is executed every time after unlocking the screen.

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