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    Adding the trash can to the desktop (not really Linux)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by WaR, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hello,

    I'm posting here because my question is about OpenSolaris, which as you may know is extremely similar to various Linux versions.

    I'm configuring mine but for the life of me I can't figure out how to add a Recycle Bin to the desktop. I thought it would be like Ubuntu, etc., but the thing is, I can't even open the Natilus window where you pick if you want the trash can to be visible. I go to the terminal and open Natilus but it's just like going to the Home folder. No apps>desktop, nothing.

    Thanks peeps.
     
    WaR, Oct 14, 2009
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  2. BrandonSi

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    Gconf.. /apps/nautilus/desktop/trash_icon_visible
    set to true.
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 14, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    To be honest, GNOME developers really need to make this option easier to find. Tweaking via a registry-like interface is ridiculous.
     
    Bog, Oct 14, 2009
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    Wow, that's a good question. I'd wondered about that, but assumed it was easy. Thanks! :)
     
    pixelot, Oct 14, 2009
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  5. BrandonSi

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    I agree.. It's linux though. :cool:
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 14, 2009
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  6. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks. I was like w t f... Anyway, yes, they should just let you drag it from the panelbar to the desktop...
     
    WaR, Oct 14, 2009
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  7. pixelot

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    I take it Linux Mint does this by default, thus adding to the Windows feel? :p
     
    pixelot, Oct 14, 2009
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  8. WaR

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    Hmmm... Still haven't tried LinuxMint. How is it? I like Ubuntu and Solaris the most so far. VirtualBox is amazing :cool: .

    Anyone have experience with FreeBSD? I wonder about that one too.

    Playing with all these OS's is really fun. Especially if you don't have to multi-boot and stuff. I went from trying out for fun to really using it. I've been using Ubuntu and Vista for serious stuff A LOT now.
     
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    Linux Mint is awesome. Words cannot convey its awesomeness. :) It's built off Ubuntu, so you might like it.
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 14, 2009
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  10. WaR

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    hmmmmm... k.... that was just what I needed to push me over. Downloading now. :cool:
     
    WaR, Oct 14, 2009
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  11. BrandonSi

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    Get the x64 version!! :D
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 14, 2009
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  12. pixelot

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    It looks better themed by default than Ubuntu, that's for sure. ;)
     
    pixelot, Oct 14, 2009
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  13. WaR

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    OK. Apparently I am missing something. Yesterday when I asked I wasn't near my Solaris. But now that I am trying it I can't seem to find the option.

    Maybe I am doing something wrong. OK, so I turn on Solaris, have the desktop loaded and then:

    Step 1. ____
    Step 2. ____
    Step 3. ____

    Result: Trash Can on Desktop.

    Please fill in the blanks. Thank you! Again!
     
    WaR, Oct 15, 2009
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  14. pixelot

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    Step 1. Open gconf-editor (however you do that in Solaris; in Ubuntu, I use the Alt+F2 launcher)
    Step 2. Navigate to apps>nautilus>desktop>trash_icon_visible
    Step 3. Check the box :D
     
    pixelot, Oct 15, 2009
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  15. WaR

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    There! That's what I can't do. Alt F2 doesn't do anything in Solaris. How could I bring up the gconf-editor? I usually Alt F2 and then type gconf-editor in Ubuntu

    :confused:
     
    WaR, Oct 15, 2009
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  16. Kdawgca

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    Try executing gconf-editor from the terminal. Does it give any error messages?
     
    Kdawgca, Oct 16, 2009
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  17. theZoid

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    In Ubuntu, I edit the main menu so it will show up as an item under system tools (it's unchecked by default, you should be able to do that?)....Fwiw
     
    theZoid, Oct 16, 2009
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