So where are the applications?

hog · 10-10-2004, 10:53 AM

When I install applications etc using Yast in SuSE 9.1 Per it says it installs them but how do I find them?

They don't appear on the start menu as in windoze. I know I can do alt-f2 and type the program name but that means I have to remember them all which.....well I can't!

Help?

darkleaf · 10-10-2004, 11:10 AM

You can use a terminal with whereis "name of the program" to find it. Also you could use locate which I think is better. You have to install it, run updatedb and you can search then with locate "name of the program"

Most of the programs get installled in /usr/bin. So that's the first place you might want to have a look at

hog · 10-10-2004, 11:54 AM

Mmm does not work for me?

I looked in /bin and /usr/bin for knoda and could not find it. I ran it using alt-f2, but this relies on my knowing the program name?

Why do installed apps not appear on the start menu? How do you add apps to the start menu?

Ta

darkleaf · 10-10-2004, 11:57 AM

Which desktop environment are you running?

DId you use the search functions I mentioned to look for your programs?

rj686 · 10-10-2004, 12:00 PM

which do u recommend GNOME or KDE?

darkleaf · 10-10-2004, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rj686
which do u recommend GNOME or KDE?

I'm using fluxbox myself. Between gnome or kde I'd go for gnome cause my computer isn't really up to date and it's just faster and I like the gnome look better. However KDE's configuration and menu editing is a lot easier.
edit: it mostly depends on your preferences. Best is to try both and see what you like more.

hog · 10-11-2004, 02:58 AM

Hi,

I am using KDE.

Have not looked at locate yet......

darkleaf · 10-11-2004, 02:59 AM

There's a find button in the menu as well.