How do I run Tomboy in the notification area at startup?

There is an undocumented option --icon that makes tomboy start without showing a window. It HAD a bug (bug #566421), which has now been resolved.

Also, you can use the tomboy applet: Right click on the panel, choose “Add to Panel” and select “Tomboy Notes“. The panel applet looks similar to the notification area icon and provides the same functionality (hotkeys and popup menu).

Method 1.

Go to System Tools >> Preferences >> Startup Applications and Click "Add"

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Name: Tomboy Notes

Command: tomboy --indicator

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Then click "Add"

Method 2

Open the dash and start typing Startup Applications.

When it shows up, click on it to open it. Click "Add", then continue from "Fill in the windows" above.

Method 3.

Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type "gnome-session-properties" to launch the startup Applications manager. Click "Add", then continue from "Fill in the windows" above.