start program

killi · 05-22-2003, 11:07 AM

hi just a simple question how do you start prgrams at
xstartup???

cheers

erling

fancypiper · 05-22-2003, 11:13 AM

Put exec <whatever> & in a file called .xinitrc in your home directory.

killi · 05-22-2003, 11:18 AM

that does not work

luna · 05-22-2003, 02:19 PM

If you use the startx command, add a line like this into ~/.xinitrc:
exec <your program> &

If you log in using x/k/gdm, add a line like this into ~/.xprofile
exec <your program> &

Remember that you have to run 'chmod +x' on .xinitrc and .xprofile

If you for example want to be able to change the font behavior of gnome apps in kde, blackbox, windowmaker etc just add the line
exec /usr/bin/gnome-settings-daemon&

You can then change your gnome fonts by running the 'gnome-font-properties' command.

killi · 05-22-2003, 02:24 PM

doesnt work either i try to run lineakd to use my
multimedia keys iwe configured them i just
want them to start at when i startup x

cheers

erling

Tinkster · 05-22-2003, 02:53 PM

what method are you using to start X?
Through kdm/gdm?

Anyway, try renaming ..xinitrc to .xsession ;)

Cheers,
Tink

killi · 05-22-2003, 04:00 PM

ok i use blackboxwm without any kdm/gmd thing

killi · 05-22-2003, 04:07 PM

thx for all help guys its working now

Tinkster · 05-22-2003, 04:08 PM

Cool :) ... and good on yah, mate! ;)

Cheers,
Tink