On Sunday 31 December 2000 04:45 pm, you wrote:
> Hi, I have an application that runs under X, that I would like to start
> automagically on boot-up. Unfortunately X always wants we to log in.
>
> Is there a way to start x in an rc.xxx file, which in turn will start the
> application, prior to any login taking place?
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry
Two separate problems.
First autologin. Select DrakConfig>graphics configuration>autologin.
Second autostart. Find your autostart folder (default location is in your
home directory but you can move it by selecting control center >l ooknfeel >
general >autostart path. Anyway put an executable icon for the program you
want by right click > create new > application and editing the icon. You
could also open an editor and write the program path (eg. /usr/bin/kedit) and
change permissions on the file to make it executable and put it in your
autostart folder.
