This is a DOS concept. It is not a Unix or Linux designation. Consult the HOWTO documents at the Linux Documentation pages, http://www.tldp.org and read about the boot process. Quick Tip: Examine the file .bashrc in your home directory. and consult the bash man page to understand what's there: man bash Vic Beckley writes: > Hi all, > > Is there a file like autoexec.bat in Debian 3.0 R2 and if so where is it? > > > > Best Regards from Ohio, U.S.A. > Vic > MailTo:vbeckley at wilkshire.net > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup -- Janina Sajka, Director Technology Research and Development Governmental Relations Group American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Email: janina at afb.net Phone: (202) 408-8175