How can my machine check if I'm logging in remotely (ssh) or not?

pogeymanz · 2011-01-01 01:42:12

In my .bash_profile I have startx because I'm lazy.

But when I'm logging in via ssh (a new thing for me), this obviously causes problems.

What bash logic can I use to check and see if I'm logging in locally or remotely?

graysky · 2011-01-01 01:44:05

$ who

??

skunktrader · 2011-01-01 02:00:31

If you are logging in remotely via ssh then $(tty) will evaluate to something like /dev/pts/0 as opposed to /dev/tty1 when you are logging in locally. You could add something like this to your .bash_profile

if [[ $(tty) = /dev/tty1 ]] && [[ -z "$DISPLAY" ]]; then
  startx
  logout
fi

ngoonee · 2011-01-01 02:03:35

@pogeymanz, you're not new here but your recent posts have been relatively simple things that should be searched out rather than asked about one-after-another on the forums. Closing.

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#1 2011-01-01 01:42:12

How can my machine check if I'm logging in remotely (ssh) or not?

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