Peter via Dng wrote:
> Can an application be started minimized?
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> I'd use in autostart rather than interactively.
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> Eg. autostart Linphone minimized. Remains hidden until opened by an
> incoming call or by me activating from the menu.
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> Searched unsuccessfully. Didn't tackle the source.
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> Thx,                         ... P.

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I don't know about actually starting it minimized, but a workaround
would be to start the application (in background), wait for the window
to be created, then send it the minimize command.  I'd use wmctrl or
xdotool for that.