Showing posts with label Shortcut to applications on ubuntu desktop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shortcut to applications on ubuntu desktop. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Create a ShortCut to Ubuntu Desktop or Unity Dock

1) Install gnome-panel

sudo apt-get install gnome-panel

2) Open the Terminal and run below command to get a create launcher


   gnome-desktop-item-edit --create-new ~/.local/share/applications/

3) Provide the name, In command browse and select the "application" ex : eclipse (/home/gubs/eclipse/eclipse) executable. Click the icon and load the icon.

4) Browse folder ~/.local/share/applications

5) Drag and drop the created app into desktop or Unity Dock.
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