On 26 Oct 2024 12:08 +0100, from c...@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. -- Michael Kjörling 🔗 https://michael.kjorling.se