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Old 04-21-2008, 07:38 AM   #1
anatolian
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linux startup programs


i want to ask about linux startup programs. How can i remove (like msconfig in windows)this programs in linux. thx.
 
Old 04-21-2008, 07:49 AM   #2
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Smile startup programs

no command.Just edit the .xinitrc file in the home directory whihc will be hidden.Remove the unwanted programs.
 
Old 04-21-2008, 07:50 AM   #3
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This question has distro-specific solutions.
Gnome distros, for eg, usually have a menu item: system > preferences > sessions which handles startup programs.

Please edit your profile to include your distro and a location.
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