check out this linux journal article, look specifically at the autologin
section.  I use it alot since I do most of my work on the text consoles.  

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=3121

Sreekumar Kodakara wrote:
> Hi
> I am developing an embedded system using linux. My system will not have a
> diaplay, keyboard or mouse attached to it when its in use. I want the
> system to login as root automatically in text mode and run the programs
> which I have developed automatically.
> I have installed Redhat Linux 6.2 in the system.
> Can anyone help me out? Thanks for the help.
> Sreekumar
> 
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