Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 4th Edition

Setting Up IBus to Automatically Start Up When You Log In

As you probably recall from when you first opened the IBus Preferences window, you have to start up IBus each time you log into your system. If you use IBus a lot and would thus prefer forgoing this extra step, you can easily set up your system to start it automatically when you log in. All you have to do is select System ▸ Administration ▸ Language Support.

In the Language tab, select ibus in the drop-down menu button next to the words Keyboard input method system, as shown in Figure 11-16. When done, close the window. The next time you log in, IBus will automatically start up and be ready for action when you need to use it.

Figure 11-16. Setting up your system so that IBus automatically ...