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linux:modify_desktop_session [2017/08/07 09:01] – [Programs that start with each session] jansen | linux:modify_desktop_session [2018/01/08 09:33] – [tracker] jansen |
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* Blueman (Bluetooth, not present on most systems) | * Blueman (Bluetooth, not present on most systems) |
* esc (smartcard security utility, not present) | * esc (smartcard security utility, not present) |
* PackageKit (update notification; not useful to users since we install the updates for you) | * <del>PackageKit (update notification; not useful to users since we install the updates for you) Also: use gpk-prefs (or the preferences from the notification icon to disable these notifications)</del> |
Also: use gpk-prefs (or the preferences from the notification icon to disable these notifications) | |
* dnfdragora: (another update tool) | * dnfdragora: (another update tool) |
* Network (NetworkManager control tool; very usefull for wireless connections, but useless for desktops with a fixed network connection) | * Network (NetworkManager control tool; very usefull for wireless connections, but useless for desktops with a fixed network connection where the network has a fixed setup which users should never modify) |
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These services may be disabled if you don't want them, but that is up to you; they can be useful, if configured properly: | These services may be disabled if you don't want them, but that is up to you; they can be useful, if configured properly: |
===== tracker ===== | ===== tracker ===== |
The ''tracker'' file indexer will run by default in some cases, even if it doesn't show up in your startup applications. If that is the case, and you want to disable it, run ''tracker-preferences'' and make sure all indexed file locations are unchecked, then go to the last tab and remove the indexes. | The ''tracker'' file indexer will run by default in some cases, even if it doesn't show up in your startup applications. If that is the case, and you want to disable it, run ''tracker-preferences'' and make sure all indexed file locations are unchecked, then go to the last tab and remove the indexes. |
Or (perhaps easier), run ''tracker-control -r'' to stop the processes and remove all indexes, if you want the service completely disabled. | Or (perhaps easier), run ''tracker reset -r'' to stop the processes and remove all indexes, if you want the service completely disabled. |
To be even more sure it will not be started automatically, execute this: | To be even more sure it will not be started automatically, execute this: |
touch ~/.config/autostart/tracker-miner-flickr.desktop ~/.config/autostart/tracker-miner-fs.desktop ~/.config/autostart/tracker-store.desktop | touch ~/.config/autostart/tracker-miner-flickr.desktop ~/.config/autostart/tracker-miner-fs.desktop ~/.config/autostart/tracker-store.desktop |