Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Cannot start application from desktop (hdd-install)

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Posts
    5

    Cannot start application from desktop (hdd-install)

    Hi

    I have installed knoppix to my laptop. I have downloaded and installed several programms like firefox and thunderbird. They do start perfectly, if I start them from the console. When I use a link on the desktop, nothing happens. It's a matter of rights. I have set all rights to 777 without any result. Where are 'hidden' rights, that I have not run across yet, that prevent the start. Same if I want to make a link to for example 'mc'. If I right-klick a programm in the menu and move it to the desktop, I can start it without problems.

    Any hints

    Juergen

  2. #2
    Senior Member registered user
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Posts
    981
    How are you making the Desktop links?
    I have just tried creating a link by the simplest possible method: Rt click on the desktop, select Createnew->File->Link to application, select 'application' type in name of executable (I just used 'kcontrol' as a test) & close. Icon is still the default gear but click it & up pops control center.
    For mc you have to go to advanced options & select 'run in terminal'.
    Mozilla worked also.
    All of the links were owned by user knoppix.

  3. #3
    Senior Member registered user
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Posts
    949
    You could also try making a symbolic link on the desktop


    cp -s /usr/bin/program /home/user/desktop/program-shourtcut

Similar Threads

  1. Why does my knoppix start up as debian desktop????
    By zoukgirl in forum General Support
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-28-2004, 01:01 AM
  2. start single application
    By irsirius in forum Customising & Remastering
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 10-25-2004, 07:00 PM
  3. Very slow to open a new window or start an application
    By eric2 in forum General Support
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-27-2004, 11:54 PM
  4. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 04-19-2003, 08:38 PM
  5. How can I start the KDE desktop after "KNOPPIX 2"
    By garyng in forum General Support
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-25-2003, 08:55 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


(1) IBM PC jr Joystick  Computer Controller for Gaming Vintage NEW SEALED NOS picture

(1) IBM PC jr Joystick Computer Controller for Gaming Vintage NEW SEALED NOS

$5.25



Apple Macintosh Boot Disk System [1.0 - 8.0] 400/800k/1.4 Floppy for Vintage Mac picture

Apple Macintosh Boot Disk System [1.0 - 8.0] 400/800k/1.4 Floppy for Vintage Mac

$11.75



IBM Keyboard, vintage, 1993, 52G9700, Fair Condition picture

IBM Keyboard, vintage, 1993, 52G9700, Fair Condition

$55.00



Vintage Macintosh Games Oregon Trail B/W 800k Floppy Disk picture

Vintage Macintosh Games Oregon Trail B/W 800k Floppy Disk

$9.99



Original Vintage Old Style STANDARD Black CD Jewel Case (Heavy Duty) 90g Lot picture

Original Vintage Old Style STANDARD Black CD Jewel Case (Heavy Duty) 90g Lot

$15.95



Vintage Macintosh Games Star Wars 800k Floppy Disk picture

Vintage Macintosh Games Star Wars 800k Floppy Disk

$9.99



Vintage 3.5

Vintage 3.5" Floppy Disks Lot Of 100 USED .720 & 1.44MB Brands Random Pick

$35.99



Vintage Macintosh Games Lode Runner | Tetris | Breakout | More | 800k Floppy picture

Vintage Macintosh Games Lode Runner | Tetris | Breakout | More | 800k Floppy

$9.99



VINTAGE FACTORY SEALED Genuine Xerox 6R359DP Black Toner Cartridge For 5307 5309 picture

VINTAGE FACTORY SEALED Genuine Xerox 6R359DP Black Toner Cartridge For 5307 5309

$180.00



Vintage 3710A HEWLETT PACKARD HP 3710A IF/BB TRANSMITTER Not Tested picture

Vintage 3710A HEWLETT PACKARD HP 3710A IF/BB TRANSMITTER Not Tested

$125.00