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Add Application Launcher to Panel [KARMIC KOALA BIBLE #22]

Using Launchers to Aid Productivity

2 Nov
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Launchers are Ubuntu shortcuts for your Desktop. Here's how to create them.

Being a shortcut kind of a guy, I add a couple of these to save wading through the applications menu.

They can be used to enact any command though: maybe to run a script, but basically to launch a process.

Set Up & Enhance Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

In simple copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero.

Scroll down for the full series index.

Wake up and smell the Ubuntu! Hope it helps. the_guv

For example, let's say I want a launcher for Thunderbird, which generally I do. Navigate the menu:-

Applications > Internet > right click on Thunderbird > Add this launcher to panel

Simple.

How to Create a Custom Launcher

  • Right click on the Desktop
  • Click Create Launcher
  • Change the Type
  • Give it a Name
  • Add the same Command you would use to start the process from a terminal shell, else browse for a place if you want a shortcut to somewhere
  • Add a Comment if you like .. that pops up when you cursor over the Launcher's icon
  • Click OK

Now, if you want the Launcher on your top panel, rather than the Desktop, simply drag it there.

Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

Set up Koala .. tweak it to perfection .. & maximize productivity .. for work & play.

That's what the Karmic Koala Bible does, stepped out in easy copy/paste guides.

From Linux initiates to intermediates, here's what you need.

  1. Intro: Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
  2. Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?
  3. Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy
  4. HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10
  5. UPGRADE Jaunty 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10
  6. apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr
  7. Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc
  8. Add The Best Software Repositories
  9. Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages
  10. Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers
  11. Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services
  12. Speed Up 9.10 Boot & Personalise GRUB
  13. Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness
  14. Restore 9.10 'home' Folder from Backup
  15. SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount
  16. TWEAK File Management Preferences
  17. Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts
  18. Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10
  19. HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall
  20. HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep
  21. Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category
  22. Add Application Launcher to Panel
  23. Set Preferred Startup Applications
  24. Remember Running Applications on Reboot
  25. Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox

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  1. Arron February 21st, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Hey thanks for the ubuntu tutorials;) You are the best man. When are you gonna finish of the speeding up grub blog?

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