This seems like a simple thing to do, but I have searched for days without finding an easy solution. I would like to boot up the computer and have it immediately launch an application without showing or loading the launcher or top panel. I still want the functionality of everything in Ubuntu, just don't want to see the GUI.
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 on an old Dell Optiplex G270 (P4, 1GB RAM) and for some reason using compiz or Ubuntu Tweak to hide the launcher and top panel (or change opacity) is not working.
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