Erik Blankinship wrote: > > > > So, with this in mind, I am wondering if there is a way for an rpm to > > > create an icon on the gnome desktop. If it is possible, could someone > > > point me towards an example or some documentation? > > > > > > Also, can someone point me to the fedora policy against desktop icons? > > > It would be helpful to see the policy so as to avoid other pitfalls. > > > Thanks much! > > > https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging/Guidelines > > Ok, looking specifically at: > https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging/Guidelines#Desktop_files > > I can't find anything here about putting an icon on the user's > desktop. When I create near identical .desktop file to the one listed > on that page, it just creates a gnome menu item. > > I also don't see anything on this page advising me against putting an > icon on the dektop. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > -- > packaging mailing list > packaging@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/packaging It's not so much the Packaging Guidelines directly, but the fact that we make every effort to adhere to FHS: http://www.pathname.com/fhs/pub/fhs-2.3.html#HOMEUSERHOMEDIRECTORIES You just can't rely on /home being present or having particular contents, for one thing. -J -- in your fear, seek only peace in your fear, seek only love -d. bowie -- packaging mailing list packaging@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/packaging
