Make Linux Settings Permanent

Note: These steps may vary slightly depending on the specific version of Linux in use.

To make your settings permanent in Linux (prompt):

  1. Choose System Menu > Preferences > Personal > Sessions.
  2. Click the Session Options tab.
  3. Select the "Prompt on log off" checkbox and click OK. This option prompts you to save your current session when you log out.
  4. Upon logging out, select the "Save current setup" option from the dialog.
  5. Click OK.

Tip: If you do not want to be prompted upon log out, follow these procedures instead.

To make your settings permanent in Linux (no prompt):

  1. Choose Desktop > Control Center > System > Sessions.
  2. Click the Session Options tab.
  3. Deselect the "Prompt on the log off" checkbox.
  4. Select the "Automatically save changes to the session" checkbox and click OK. This option automatically saves your current session when you log out.

See Also

Operating System Mouse and Video Settings

Windows XP®/Windows 2003®

Windows Vista Settings

Windows 2000 Settings

Linux Settings (Red Hat 9)

Linux Settings (Red Hat 4)

SUSE Linux 10.1 Settings

Make UNIX Settings Permanent

Sun Solaris Settings

IBM AIX 5.3 Settings

Apple Macintosh Settings