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On Sun, 18 May 2008 18:09:43 +0100 Simon Robert <simon.robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Neil Winchurst wrote: > > One thing I have never worked out in Linux. When I log in there are > > various programs that start automatically. If I do ps -e I can see a > > list of what is running. > > > > Is there some way of removing a program from this list so that it > > does not start at log in? I am thinking of something like mysql which > > I use sometimes but not every time I log in. I do not necessarily > > want such programs to be running all the time in the background in > > case I want to use them. > > > > Thanks > > > > Neil Winchurst > > > what distro are you running? Most distros have a system services menu. > For example on pclinuxos you go to the configuration menu and then > choose system/services. This lets you switch on/off/on when requested > various basic apps. > > ubuntus version is system/administration/services. > > Simon I am running kubuntu Gutsy. I have gone to kcontrol -> System Administration -> System Services and I can see a list of various programs marked either 'running' or 'not running'. In Administrator mode I can switch one on or off, but that is only for the current session. One of the 'running' programs is mysql, for example. What I am looking for is a way to stop mysql being set to start at login. I don't want to have to switch it off every time I log in. I remember from way back when I was running Windows (sorry) that there was a way to do just what I want. I am just wondering if there is a way to do that in Linux. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html