[Kimbie]

I am trying to find a way to auto-start XBMC *while* still keeping the full ubuntu desktop.

I am not after replacing it I just want to run it once Ubuntu has loaded up

Thanks

Kimbie

[Mindzai]

System > Preferences > Startup Applications

[Kimbie]

System > Preferences > Startup Applications

I will look at that, can't believe I missed that.

Where does the program live?

[joebrady]

You'll want to kill compiz effects before XBMC starts...

[Kimbie]

You'll want to kill compiz effects before XBMC starts...

I dont think I have any running to be honest

[gsgleason]

you can check under system -> preferences -> appearance for desktop effects. Turn them off.

[Mindzai]

I will look at that, can't believe I missed that.

Where does the program live?

Probably at /usr/local/bin/xbmc, but you can check by opening a terminal and typing:

Code:

which xbmc

You could also just use xbmc as it should be in a directory which is on your path.