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I compiled and installed XMMS but it didn't put an icon in my main menu. I can launch it by clicking on the "run application" and typing "xmms", But I'd like to have a shortcut (not sure if that's the linux term ) on my desktop. I've also tried the command "locate xmms" with little luck.
Distribution: Ubuntu, Debian, Various using VMWare
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To add XMMS to the menu:
You should be able to go to Nautilus and then type applications:/// in the address bar. Then you should be able to create a new launcher in here, and it should show up in your menu.
This may be for RedHat only, sorry I don't know about Mandrake.
You can also right click in the menu, as you would in Windows to add a new launcher to the menu.
To create a shortcut on the desktop:
Right Click and create new launcher. Enter a name, and the command is xmms. This should create a new shortcut.
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) on my desktop. I've also tried the command "locate xmms" with little luck.
