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gnome startup programs




Yep, that worked.  Thanks.  Don't tell anybody I asked...

Does gnome use one or more binary configuration files?  Yuck.

-Ron-

Mike Bilow wrote:
> 
> I think the easiest way is to close the apps and then logout, being sure
> to check the "Save Setup" button on the logout dialog.
> 
> The gnome tools usual store state information in a hidden directory such
> as ~/.gnome.
> 
> -- Mike
> 
> On Fri, 28 Apr 2000, Ron Peterson wrote:
> 
> > I have Red Hat 6.1 booting run-level 5 into gnome.  After I login, the
> > gnome help system and a file manager pop up automatically.  I cannot for
> > the life of me figure out how to stop these programs from automatically
> > starting.
> >
> > I've recursively grep'd my home directory for anything referring to the
> > programs in question (gmc & gnome-help-browser), but this hasn't gotten
> > me anywhere.  They are not listed in the gnome configuration panel's
> > startup list, either.
> >
> > I feel like even my grandmother should be able to figure this out, but
> > I'm stuck.
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