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diff --git a/system/ivman/README b/system/ivman/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..54d6a3bc41 --- /dev/null +++ b/system/ivman/README @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +Ivman is a generic handler for HAL events. + +Originally for automounting, it can now be used to run arbitrary +commands when events or conditions occur or properties are modified on +your hardware (e.g., run a command when you close your laptop's lid, +run a command when a particular device is attached or a particular CD +is inserted, etc). + +This package requires HAL, which is also available at SlackBuilds.org. + +If combined with 'pmount' instances can also be launched per user session +(e.g., create a link to /usr/bin/ivman in ~/.kde/Autostart). When a device +is attached, Ivman will call pmount to mount the device. Otherwise +/etc/fstab are need to be there for the devices. |