j-alberto/application.desktop

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Very basic ubuntu desktop-file template

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application.desktop

	[Desktop Entry]
	Type=Application
	Name=myAppName
	Icon=~/myApp/icon.xpm
	Exec=~/myApp/launcher
	Comment=brief description
	Categories=Development;IDE;
	Terminal=false

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j-alberto commented Jun 13, 2016

Edit file for your own app, then install it with
$ sudo desktop-file-install application.desktop

TheCheddarCheese commented Dec 16, 2023

huh, i didnt know that command was a thing. thanks.
i love necroposting woooo

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