Re: New Debian 12 installation, GUI login doesn't run .profile
On 26 Oct 2024 12:08 +0100, from cl@isbd.net (Chris Green):
>> As I understand it, those are meant to be run by a _login shell_. This
>> sets them apart from e.g. ~/.bashrc which is read each time _bash_ is
>> started.
>>
> Yes, and entering one's name and password at GUI start-up **is**
> logging in.
It is _logging in_, but it's not a _login shell_. In this case the
specific difference matters.
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