Starting on bootup

[jim ruxton]

On Sat, 2005-09-03 at 15:46 +1000, Graeme Nichols wrote:
> Rick Stevens wrote:
> 
> > jim ruxton wrote:
> >
> >> I'm using Fedora 3 and was wondering how I can have a computer boot up
> >> on powerup without asking for username and password. Also where can I
> >> put commands to start a program automatically once the computer boots
> >> up. Thanks.
> >
> >
> > Uh, that doesn't make a lot of sense.  The machine will boot without a
> > username unless an fsck fails and requires manual intervention.  The
> > only time a machine needs a username and password is to start up an
> > interactive session.
> >
> > To run programs at boot, stick the commands in /etc/rc.d/rc.local.
> 
> I used to have my machine setup to boot to my login automatically back 
> in RH8 days. The feature is still in FC4
> 
> Go to Desktop --> System Settings --> Login Screen --> General Tab --> 
> Timed Login and set the user you want to be logged in automatically.
Thanks this is what I was looking for. I set this and it works
perfectly.
jim
> 
> I no longer use the feature because of my security concerns. Do not set 
> a BIOS password (BAD idea anyway) and do not set a Grub password.
> 
> Any programs you want to start automatically for that user put 'em where 
> Rick has told you.
> 
> HTH
>