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    how to remove icons on desktop

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by stirfriedsushi, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. stirfriedsushi

    stirfriedsushi Confuse a Cat LTD

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    My friend wants to get rid of the hard drive and trash bin icons on his debian install. Does anyone know how to do this?

    thanks!
     
    stirfriedsushi, Mar 31, 2009
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  2. archer7

    archer7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll assume you're running GNOME? If I recall correctly the options for desktop icons can be found in the Nautilus (file manager) settings interface.
     
    archer7, Apr 1, 2009
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    Enunes Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    googled for this today and found the answer in the first google result.

    On terminal or whatever, run gconf-editor
    go apps->nautilus->desktop
    uncheck the boxes you don't want.

    Done! :)
     
    Enunes, Apr 1, 2009
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  4. stirfriedsushi

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    thanks for the assistance
     
    stirfriedsushi, Apr 2, 2009
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