how create a shortcut on the linux desktop for a executive program

cy163 · 12-10-2007, 11:26 PM

Hello All,

Now, my program can run in command line. I would like to invoke the program by clicking on a icon on the linux desktop just as people would do in Windows.

I wonder how to create an icon on the desktop and associate it with my program.

thanks

Simon Bridge · 12-10-2007, 11:36 PM

That icon in your desktop that runs programs is called a "launcher". Where launchers are supported, there is a menu item someplace to create one. Usually it goes like this:

rt-click on desktop
select "create launcher" (or create new > launcher)
use the dialog to add the command to run the program, and an icon.
exit

The exact method can depend on the exact desktop environment.

jschiwal · 12-10-2007, 11:41 PM

What is an "executive" program? Do you mean an executable program, or are you referring to the permission level?