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Old 02-29-2004, 05:10 PM   #1
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How do I start a program automatically when KDE starts up?


I want to start a program when KDE starts up automagically. For now the program is x0rfbserver, with a password. My girlfriend has installed Mandrake 9.2 and has even more questions about it than I do... if that's possible Anyway the best way to help her thru is to be able to vnc into her box and see what she's doing, except I can't get vnc to work. I can however vnc in to her machine if she's running the desktop sharing utility, x0rfbserver. I am aware that this is not a secure method, she doesn't work for the pentagon so it's ok. It's only temporary anyway. I tried adding an "x0rfbserver" line to rc.local (probably the wrong place), but that didn't work.

Any help will be appreciated. I don't want her to give up on Linux.. the alternative is Windows ME, which by far was the worst mistake they ever made. Personally I would rather be hanged, while on fire, than to be forced to use ME.
 
Old 02-29-2004, 05:20 PM   #2
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Hi, I don't understand what you talk a bout vnc, I'm not a Linux expert anyway.
However, as for the autostart with kde, I've done it. Just place a scrip file (with any name) in {yourhomefolder}/.kde/Autostart
It will be run automatically everytime you start kde.
Hope that helps.

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Last edited by Krappy; 02-29-2004 at 05:26 PM.
 
Old 02-29-2004, 05:42 PM   #3
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Thanks I'll give that a try and let you know how it turns out.
 
Old 03-01-2004, 01:05 AM   #4
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Well it didn't work but I think it may be because of the x0rfbserver command itself. Does anyone how to make it start up automagically at KDE launch?
 
Old 03-02-2004, 09:15 AM   #5
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When you add the program you want to any script, make sure you include the whole command needed to run it program properly, with all the arguements.
 
Old 03-02-2004, 09:18 AM   #6
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Tip: You can change the Autostart path in Control Panel for KDE > System administration (or so, I ma using norwegian KDE), Paths
 
Old 03-02-2004, 11:30 AM   #7
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This might be "shooting far over the target", but I just updated my MDK's packages, and read about xtoolwait. If I understood it right, then that would start programs, scripts, etc when the X starts - no matter are U useing gnome and then switch into KDE or some other manager.
 
Old 12-21-2004, 04:26 PM   #8
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Was this ever figured out ??? I want to do the exact same thing -- a VNC server running on my box so i can GUI control is remotely even after start up.

Right now i am SSH in and edit my cron jobs to start it in the next minute from logging in. A real pain but the only work around i have for now.
 
Old 12-21-2004, 04:52 PM   #9
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No, this has not been resolved that I am aware of. I just upgraded to Mandrake 10.1 last month and have been very busy at work so I haven't had much time to play with it. I do have some time thru the holidays so if anyone has any suggestions now would be a great time to voice them.
 
  


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