Re: Macro recorder like utility for Linux
On Mon, 2006-02-13 at 18:58 -0500, mrbizz4@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know of a utility that will record mouse clicks and
> create a script in Linux, similar to the one that can be used in
> Microsoft Excel? I'm trying to automate interactive logon attempts
> to both my Debian system, and MySQL also located on my Debian
> system. I was thinking of a network logon, but am unsure. I
> want to be able to just run the script once, and then have it
> log on to various programs running on my machine. I understand
> that the initial logon to my box might have to remain as user
> interactive, but beyond that point, I need it to be able to login
> automatically to various programs, specifically MySQL, and various
> web sites that require a username and password.
You can put programs in the "Startup Folder". That will fire up
the programs for you.
Auto-login, though, is a touchy issue. Many people, myself included,
frown upon it. Bad security practice, unless done right. And
that means PGP-encrypted passphrases, secure communications between
the app and the "password server", etc.
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