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On Startup
June 17, 2007 ( geek )
So, in my previous post I was lamenting the number of programs that start at boot. I've ruthelessly disabled the Quicktime/iTunes startup, winamp's agent, MSN messenger, and all those annoying TSR and update-checkers. I'm looking forward to being competent enough with Linux to drop windows altogether and never have to deal with its craptastic updating ever again (in most Linux versions, updating all the software on your system is a few easy clicks/commands!)
Anyhow. What DO I still let run amok at startup?
- Cygwin + SSHD - this gives me Linux like abilities to connect to my computer via SSH and transfer files/start and end programs, and what not. It pairs well with:
- MyEnTunnel - which maintains an SSH tunnel between my laptop and my webserver for secure email and remote access to cygwin
- A Backup monitor/program - 'cuz I like having those weekly incremental backups without having to worry about it.
- I8kFanGui - manages my fan speeds and CPU temperature, which gets around my thermistor problem
- VNC - because sometimes, SSH isn't enough with Windows. I lock this down to the local network only, though
- An IR remote control daemon - because you can't have enough ways to remotely control your computer (this is primarily for media control, though my winamp now has a sleek web interface.
- AVG - AntiVirus from Grisoft - one of the best and least-intrusive anti-virus programs out there
Posted by griffjon at June 17, 2007 12:29 PM
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