Mac OS X Start Up

Hello;
Does anyone know, how can I start an application (written by me) right after the user has logged in?
My intention is to do it just before de Dock, the Finder's menu and the Desktop are launched.
Thanks,

Try to use one of these methods:
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Startup/index.ws
Mario

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My mac won't start up. It turns on, gets as far as the spinning circle and apple logo then a dark screen comes down with a Kernel Panic message. This occurred roughly three months ago and I ended up taking the mac into the regent street store where it was fixed under apple care warranty. My care has now run out, and the 90 day repair warranty has expired but the problem is back so obviously hasn't been fixed properly. Is there anything that can be done about this?
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