Another GUI project underway

Did you try software rendering ?
wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Hardware_Requirements

Hey Guys, this is my first post so please go easy on me. Or don't...
Firstly I would like to say what an AWESOME looking GUI!
I have a couple of questions, they may not be directly related to this GUI. Possibly more of a general Linuxcnc thing.
Is it possible to get the system to boot straight into the cnc screen? In other words hide the OS in the background on boot.
Do I need to have an ATC for this GUI?

Sorry if these questions seem a bit stupid. Prior to deciding to retrofit my mill I have only used the proprietary kit

Thanks in advance

Hytek wrote: Is it possible to get the system to boot straight into the cnc screen? In other words hide the OS in the background on boot.

Search for "linux kiosk", that is the same thing for internet terminals.

Hytek wrote: Do I need to have an ATC for this GUI?

No, it should work without it.

Thanks for the reply Tommylight. As I read the second answer it very quickly became one of those 'oh duhh' moments. Makes total sense when you say it like that

From the dev install on git:

2- Upgrade to LinuxCNC version 2.8

Is there a specific need for 2.8? Can Probe basic work with 2.7.xx as well?

Thanks.

Nitram wrote: From the dev install on git:

2- Upgrade to LinuxCNC version 2.8

Is there a specific need for 2.8? Can Probe basic work with 2.7.xx as well?

Thanks.

no probe basic must run on 2.8 or 2.9, the reason is because probe basic was setup to use joints in the backend wiring and 2.7 does not use joints