lundi 27 avril 2009

Start program automatically after GNOME login

It is possible to start your favourite application automatically when loggin.


If you use the gnome desktop then go to system->preferences->personnel-sessions. The figure below will be displayed. You can activate/desactivate the existing software. You can also add the software you want by specifying the path. You just have to click on "add" button and browse the file system and select the needed file.

Note: On version 2.26, you can find this feature in
"system->preferences->startup applications"



jeudi 9 avril 2009

Rediscover music with rhythmbox

I have using rhythmbox music player for some time but recently I have discovered the feature related to last.fm. Indeed, you can listen to your favorite music on last.fm using rhythmbox.

Last.fm is a site that enables us to listen to our favorite music. The subscription to last.fm is simple and fast.

Why using rhythmbox ?
If you want to listen to your music on last.fm, you have to keep your browser open. Personally, I don't like such solutions. Then, I have used rhythmbox as last.fm player. In the first use, you have to indicate your login information to rhythmbox and then you can immediately start listen to your music.

Simple to use :)

As you can see in the figure below, rhythmbox offer an intuitive interface to play music with last.fm. You can add your favorite radio tag and the click add button. Then, when you click on of the available item , a playlist will be loaded from last.fm and your music will start playing. You will sure find some nostalgic title that will you touch you! Moreover, the album cover will be shown in the left of the screen

Enjoy