Howto Create Launcher From Terminal for Gnome Debian/Ubuntu

Here is Described the Procedure to Add a Launcher to Panel on Debian from Terminal.

This Generic Way to Add a Launcher is Valid in Any GNOME Debian-Ubuntu System.

1. Check if alacarte Package is Installed:

   which alacarte

   Possibly Install it with:

   sudo apt-get install alacarte

2. Start the Menu Editor

   • Start the alacarte Package from Terminal:

     alacarte

   • On GNOME Desktop

     Applications >> System Tools >> Preferences >> Main Menu.

     

3. Select your Panel and Add Item

   The Launcher Creator Utility will Pop-Up.

   Fill In Data, Choose Icon and Save.

   Link 2 Tut 4 Locating Files and Images:

   Contains Tutorial on Locating Files and Images under Linux

After you Should Find you New Launcher Inside the Panel.