in osX, how do i get an application to launch everytime i start my computer?

Hi r2,
  
You should be able to do so as follows:
  
  
"Starting up GUI [Graphical User Interface] based Applictions
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GUI based and other standard Macintosh applications are the simplest
to set as startup items. GUI based applications are extremely
difficult to start unless you're logged in, but you can start just
about any Mac application at login using the System Preferences
application. Prior to 10.2, you can select the "Login" panel, and
choose the "Login Items" tab. In Jaguar, Login Items have their own
Preference Pane. In either case, as shown below [click on "Login"
panel link] , there's an "Add" button that will allow you to browse to
the application of your choice. Once that's done, the application
should launch every time you log in or, if you've set your computer up
to automatically log you in, after every restart."
  
"Login" panel:
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Startup/Login.gif
  
Source: "Using Startup Items in Mac OS X"
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Startup/index.ws
  
  
Please request a clarification if anything is unclear.
  
Best regards,
  
jackburton-ga
  
  
  
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