On Tuesday 25 Nov 2003 11:42 pm, Chris Bonnell wrote: > Hello, > I know that this is probably a dumb question, but here goes. > > I've found that i rather like Xscreensaver, and it would be nice if it were > to start with kde, so that i did not need to start it myself everytime the > computer started. I know that i could add it to /etc/services, but if the > program requires X to have already started, will that actually do anything > useful? > > My question: is there a way to start programs with kde automatically? > > Thanks, > Chris > Yep To start xscreensaver with KDE first disable kde screensaver then create a script like this xscreenstart.sh
#!/bin/sh xscreensaver -nosplash & Don't forget to make it executable. Now right click on your KDE desktop and select 'Create new Link to Application' Fill in the gui and select your xscreenstart.sh script as the executable. Now drag and drop the icon that appears on your desktop into ~/.kde/Autostart using konqueror (.kde is a hidden folder. Select 'View Hidden' to see it) derek -- ---------------------------------- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org
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