# Kiosk Mode in Linux

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [November 19, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808 "2015-11-19T15:20:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![JoeJansen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/joejansen/32/5277_2.png) [@JoeJansen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JoeJansen)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808/1 "2015-11-19T15:20:26Z")

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We are setting up a system in Ignition 7.7.5 that is running multiple projects on different screens. (4 screens total, different project for each).

We are using Debian 8 for the touchscsreens, plus we have a Raspberry Pi that is driving a video screen as display only. (Very simple display. Performs pretty well).

My question is: How do I configure these systems to boot into ignition? Particularly the display only device, which will not have KB / mouse access, as it is hanging from the ceiling of the factory.

I’ve seen some good info in Windows, but couldn’t find any results for linux.

Thanks!

Joe Jansen

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**Author:** ![JordanCClark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/jordancclark/32/83362_2.png) [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808/2 "2015-11-19T15:36:40Z")

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Hi, Joe.

For the raspi, I use a pyhton script that checks connection, whether the context is running, etc. When all is well it runs the project through the client launcher.

I think everything is in this document. If it’s not, I’ll always think it should have been… 😆

I install a few other things in there as well, like Midnight Commander, Samba, and Unclutter. They’re my go-to tools. Use them as you see fit. 🙂  
[Raspi Setup.txt](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/2X/4/4157fc0892a06a207517680dde218bcbf3f64ad8.txt) (5.24 KB)

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**Author:** ![JordanCClark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/jordancclark/32/83362_2.png) [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808/3 "2015-11-19T15:38:40Z")

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There’s also stuff in there about fitting the display and network/wifi setup. All the things from sometimes unfortunate experience. 😆

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**Author:** ![JoeJansen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/joejansen/32/5277_2.png) [@JoeJansen](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JoeJansen)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2015, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/kiosk-mode-in-linux/10808/4 "2015-11-19T16:09:33Z")

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Awesome. Thanks Jordan!