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    How to make Beryl run at boot?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by ccbr01, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. ccbr01

    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    Is there a configurable *.ini type file in Linux that can make programs boot at startup?
     
    ccbr01, Jul 26, 2007
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    azntfl Notebook Evangelist

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    i am no linux expert but in ubuntu, go to System > Preferences > Sessions > Start Up Program.
     
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    lemur Emperor of Lemurs

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    Did you google for the beryl documentation?

    You don't want Beryl to start at boot. You want it to start when your X session starts. What azntfl mentions may be a way to start it but there may be other ways. The beryl docs should provide the required information.
     
    lemur, Jul 26, 2007
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    yin Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. I used this method. When you get to the Start Up Programs tab, click on the New button on the right. In the Name box, type a name that will be descriptive of the program (i.e. Beryl Manager). In the Command box, type "beryl-manager" without quotes, and make sure it's all lowercase. Click OK and you're done.

    Note: I use Ubuntu feisty, so I don't know about what the other distros use.

    Note2: You may wish to make sure everything is working (i.e. the title bars are there, etc.) before you set Beryl to start up at session start.

    Hope this helps!
     
    yin, Jul 27, 2007
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