synaptic package manager appears to install downloaded APP' but unable to launch it .
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synaptic package manager appears to install downloaded APP' but unable to launch it .
I downloaded "Aldo" a morse code application and synaptic package manager appeared to install it ,but i cannot run it.
It does not appear on on any panel.
I removed it and reinstalled without success.
This has occurred with several programs.
Any suggestions?
davefrank
I amd using UBUNTU 10.04
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Not every app is added to the menu.
open a terminal and type
Code:
whereis aldo
To find the location of the executable.
Then you can create a launcher on your desktop if needed, or start it from terminal.
Kind regards
Hello repo
Thanks for your help. With your direction and knudfl its now up and running.
I have logged the details for futher reference.
Regards
davefranks
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