Start programs automatically in Ubuntu – Video Tip

Windows user can use this tip to start programs automatically when they boot up their computers. This week I learned how to do the same thing with Ubuntu Linux (and its derivatives). Since my goal for this site is to impart all the knowledge I have in my brain to you, here is how to start programs on boot up in Ubuntu Linux:

1. Click System –> Preferences –> Sessions from the menus
2. Click the Add button in the Startup tab (should be already open)
3. Type the name of the program you want to start
4. Click the Browse button next to the Command box
5. Browse to the /usr/bin folder
6. Find and double-click the name of the program you want to start
7. Click OK
8. Click Close

Then next time you restart your Ubuntu machine, it will start the program you added. Of course, you can also uncheck the boxes next to programs you don’t need to start automatically just as easily.

It’s not as complicated as it sounds in writing. Watching the video below (2 minutes) will demonstrate the tip for you.

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One Response to “Start programs automatically in Ubuntu – Video Tip”

1. Anonymous says:

   November 13, 2008 at 10:27 am

   Thanks for the help. I was trying to get Firestarter loaded from startup. I have recently started using Ubuntu after years of using Windows and I’m loving it so far. It took me a few sessions initially to warm up to it but once you get the basics down life is good. So your article here was not in vain. I’m sure others will find it helpful also.

   Thanks,
   Shannon

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