thanks for the reply. i actually found the -f option too. as far
as the repeat play behaviour, while i haven't found any command
options for it, i have found that kaffeine remembers its mode
setting. that means that by opening the player and selecting
'playlist--->repeat,' kaffeine will remain in that mode on its next
opening.
the combination of these two things has solves this issue for me.
would still rather have the security of a command for making sure
it opens specifically in repeat mode, though.
thanks again,
BabaG