How to get ubuntu to automatically start programs when user logs in

If you want ubuntu to automatically login aparticular user and start user programs after login

From Gnome, Select Computer, System Configuration, Login Screen Setup.
Under Auomatic Login, Select check box: Login a user automatically on first bootup. Choose a user under: Automatic login username

To start programs automatically when user logs in edit the following script
~/.gnome2/session-manual

Here is my example:


[Default]
num_clients=3
0,RestartStyleHint=3
0,Priority=50
0,RestartCommand=x11vnc -shared -forever
1,RestartStyleHint=3
1,Priority=50
1,RestartCommand=mount /mnt/win_c
2,RestartStyleHint=3
2,Priority=50
2,RestartCommand=mount /mnt/win_d