automate entry in a terminal window

hansencomputers

Hi,
Is it possible to automate entering some text in a terminal window?

I use encfs (encrypted file system) and when I want to mount it, I open a terminal window and have to type some text, and then the password.

I would like to automate that, like a desktop button that when clicked, simply asks for the password.

Is this possible?

Mike

iron_chef · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject:

Mike,
Look into zenity and gksu, they might be helpful. Zenity is an easy way to pop-up GUI dialog boxes, and gksu is a gui password prompt tool. You could write a simple shell script using them, and then create a .desktop file that launches the script. They both have man pages.

hansencomputers · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:55 am Post subject:

Thanks, I'll look into it.

The help is always appreciated.

Mike