startup folder in Gnome

Stocx · 07-10-2003, 07:49 PM

I just started using RH 9 with the Gnome desktop. I cant figure out how to launch an application on startup. For example I want evolution to start everytime I log in. In windows you would place a shortcut in the startup folder. Is there a similar mechanism in RH 9?

Thanks

deanrantala · 07-10-2003, 09:24 PM

within your home directory, create a file called .xinetrc (with the period in front) and type in anything you want to launch upon startup. For instance, if I want xine to open automatically upon login, I just add a line to this file that says

xine

and so forth...

MasterC · 07-10-2003, 11:54 PM

Close

The file you are referring to is .xinitrc
However, if this person is logging in from a graphical login manager, the file they'll need to edit will be .xsession (still in their home directory). The line they should enter would be:
evolution &

The & is very important. If they are logging in from a text login, it's .xinitrc and the syntax is the same

Cool

mhearn · 07-11-2003, 07:48 AM

No need for that.

Much easier way is to simply run Evolution, then when you log out, choose "Save session". Then your desktop will be restored next time you log in.

german · 07-11-2003, 07:53 AM

Hat Menu -> Applications -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Sessions,

then click "startup programs" and add an entry. this way it starts with the rest of the gnome startup stuff, so it shows it starting up in the splash image.

HTH

Ben.