The present settings make the main menus the sole domain of the root
user. There is the ability, however, for users to create a 'favourite'
directory where they can store whatever they wish.
On Fri, 2 Mar 2001 05:32, Paul Rodríguez wrote:
> While on this topic, sort of, does anybody know how to change the
> permissions on the gnome menu edit? I want to allow users to add
> programs to the menu.
>
> -Paul R
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Randy Meyer
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 12:15 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Difference between a Linux "link" and a
> "shortcut" in prior OS
>
> Kelley Terry wrote:
> > Permissions are the same. The name of the link can be changed
>
> independently
>
> > of the original file. If you log into kde as root or another user
> > with
>
> access
>
> > to the original file only then can you change the name of the
> > link. You
>
> can
>
> > also 'su' in a terminal and then 'rm -f /path/of/file' and 'ln -s
> > /path/of/target/file /path/of/file/with/new/name'.
>
> I finally saw the light and used File Manager SU Mode, with that I
> was able change the link name to what I wanted. I think user
> documentation should be shared a little more friendlier than the way
> the install set it up. Is it because users can't be trusted to set
> up their own customized desktop links to files which they don't own,
> but do have permission to read? I think I'm going to find a solution
> when I learn a little bit more about groups. But hey this is fun, I
> love tinkering around with this new OS.
>
> > I had the same problem with the a.d. mono font. It is illegible.
> > I had
>
> to
>
> > do a clean install with no kde and install the kde 2.1 beta rpms.
> > Now
>
> that
>
> > kde 2.1 final is released the rpms will be available shortly. If
>
> upgrading
>
> > won't cure the font then only a fresh install of kde will do it
> > Try the upgrade first and post the results.
>
> I'll keep my eye out for the 2.1 final rpms. Thanks for all your
> help!
>
> Private Randy, LM Newbie Recruit
>
>
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