DSL Ideas and Suggestions :: Adding links to the desktop

I don't know if its a DSL or Fluxbox thing, but a right click option to add icons to the desktop would be nice.

Fluxbox doesn't use icons itself, but there is that option in DSL: "enhanced desktop" I believe it's called.

If you already know this, sorry to repeat......

To add/change icons, open emelfm and click on the "H" in the upper left hand corner to show hidden files.

In your /home/dsl directory you will see a folder called .xtdesktop. When you open you will see your icons.

The .png/.gif files will be the icon image. The associated .ink file will contain the information that activates the icon. Bring up this file in your favorite editor and see how to create/change icons. It is very self explanatory. The "X" and "Y" entries determine the desktop location of your icon (in pixels i believe).

HTH

Chris

I know how to get the icons in view and configure it to startup that way. I'm looking for a way to add more and delete some. I want to set up the desktop so my dad can just double click icons and go to Gaim or a preset URL.

Thanks clivesay.

I still think a right click option would be less complicated. I was throwing an idea out there.

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