.xinitrc, applications do not start

[heartsmagic]

I edit my .xinitrc (which is in my home dir) to start some applications like xmms.
But it does not work. I read all the manuals about xinitrc and xinit, it seems so simple.
I just add xmms (or execute xmms) but both dont work.
Where is the porblem, what i missed?

I use Slack 9.1.

[Chris H]

If X is started from a graphical login screen then chances are that .xsession will be your startup file.

.xinitrc is used when you manually start Xusing summat like startx.

So have a nose for .xsession and edit that.

[heartsmagic]

Hmm.i ll try this. Thx for your immediate answer.

[heartsmagic]

Ooops it did not work. I created an .xsession file in my home dir and edit it but it didint not work. Then i read /etc/X11/xdm/Xsession file. It says generally (for Slackware i think) .xsession file is not used. Instead users use .xprofile file. So i edit the .xprofile (first i created it). It works but now kde or any GUI didnt start. SO i copy /etc/X11/xdm/Xsession file to my home dir and rename it as .xprofile and edit it. Now if i add

exec xmms after startkde (this means at the end of the file) xmms does not start. But if i add it before startkde, xmss start but now kde does not. So i junked.... Any suggestion. The only thing i want is start xmms or any application automatically when kde starts.

Note: i use gdm .. and KDE for desktop manager.

[Chris H]

I think you should bung an & after the app otherwise the process halts until xmms finishes.

xmms &

[Chris H]

Are you sure putting xmms & in .xinitrc doesn't work?

[heartsmagic]

i havnt tried it.
i ll try at home...
thx for reply
i just added
xmms not
xmms &

[heartsmagic]

I tried everything, nothing worked.
i wonder nobody can do this succesfuly before or i am the first one?

[Chris H]

Can you post your .xinitrc?

[heartsmagic]

I've solved my problem. I made a mistake before.
Just add the
xmms &
part to the .xprofile file and now everything is OK.
Thx for help Chris H