Add Desktop Icons to Ubuntu Linux
When you first install your version of Ubuntu, you are left with a plain looking desktop with only icons of your mount points. I wanted to add icons for my computer, trash, home folder, and more. This article explains how to do it. This tip works for Ubuntu Gutsy, Feisty, and possibly older.
Easy Way
The easiest way is to install gtweakui. If your scared of the terminal, click on Applications menu, and then Add/Remove. Type ‘gtweakui’ in the search box.
If you are not afraid of the terminal, run this command to install gtweakui:
sudo apt-get install gtweakui
This will install four front-end config windows. You can view them all, but we are only concerned about one of them. Click on System -> Preferences -> gTweakUI – Nautilus. Check as needed and close the window.
Hard but More Options Way
The more difficult but more options way would be to fire up the gconf-editor. Hit Alt+F2 on your keyboard and type in gconf-editor.
Follow this path: apps -> nautilus -> desktop. Check boxes as needed.
If you selected all the check boxes, your desktop should have these (or similar):
This entry was posted on Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 9:45 am and is filed under Linux. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
