Re: [newbie] Menudrake config file(s)?
On Sun, 2004-07-04 at 07:18, Marv Boyes wrote: Hello, everyone. I'm in the middle of writing a small Python program designed to more-or-less replace my KDE/GNOME start-type menus (as I'm no longer using either KDE or GNOME). I need to know where I ought to look in order to get the command-lines used to launch all of the programs as they're currently listed in those menus. I'm guessing it's all listed in plain text or XML somewhere (right?), but I'm having a hard time finding it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? If it's relevant, I'm running Mdk 9.2; my KDE and GNOME are versions 3.1.3 and 2.4, respectively. BTW, I'm aware that there's already a Python program-- MenuMaker -- which does something like what I've described, but it yielded some really wacky results on my system. I want something I can customize-- and I need to learn more about Python, as well. Call it a training exercise. ;) Thanks much, Marv Have you started to poke around /usr/lib/apps ? ...also /usr/share/applnk-mdk ? stephen kuhn - proprietor __ illawarra computer services :: a kuhn media australia venture http://kma.0catch.com :: mobile 0410.728.389 Serving Sydney, The Illawarra, South Coast and Rural NSW __ * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * We expressly refuse to utilise Microsoft DRM encoded documents __ Certified virus-free since we don't use Microsoft products Xuttuh is a word that means many things. Every Bene Tleilax knows it was the name of the first Master. But just as that man was more than a mere mortal, so there are depths and complexities in the appellation. Depending upon tone and vocal inflection, Xuttuh can mean hello or blessings be upon you. Or it can constitute a prayer encompassed in a single word, as a devotee prepares to die for the Great Belief. For such reasons, we have chosen this as our new name for the conquered planet formerly known as Ix. -Tleilaxu Training Disk Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Menudrake config file(s)?
On Saturday 03 Jul 2004 22:18, Marv Boyes wrote: Hello, everyone. I'm in the middle of writing a small Python program designed to more-or-less replace my KDE/GNOME start-type menus (as I'm no longer using either KDE or GNOME). I need to know where I ought to look in order to get the command-lines used to launch all of the programs as they're currently listed in those menus. I'm guessing it's all listed in plain text or XML somewhere (right?), but I'm having a hard time finding it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? If it's relevant, I'm running Mdk 9.2; my KDE and GNOME are versions 3.1.3 and 2.4, respectively. BTW, I'm aware that there's already a Python program-- MenuMaker -- which does something like what I've described, but it yielded some really wacky results on my system. I want something I can customize-- and I need to learn more about Python, as well. Call it a training exercise. ;) Thanks much, Marv Mandrake uses the Debian menu system. Each package puts a file in /usr/lib/menu to describe its menu entry. There are files in /etc/menu-methods to describe menus for each Window Manager. Whenever a package is added post-install will run update-menus to create a new menu list for each Window Manager. So regardless which Window Manager you are using your menus should appear consistent. The exception is XFce which is not currently included in this scheme. derek -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Menudrake config file(s)?
On Sun, 2004-07-04 at 10:06, Hoyt Bailey wrote: Why don't you download the source rpm's. They should tell you everything you want to know. I believe its even legal. What the heck's the fun in doing something LEGAL? You're turning too Walmart for us mate...(g) stephen kuhn - proprietor __ illawarra computer services :: a kuhn media australia venture http://kma.0catch.com :: mobile 0410.728.389 Serving Sydney, The Illawarra, South Coast and Rural NSW __ * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * We expressly refuse to utilise Microsoft DRM encoded documents __ Certified virus-free since we don't use Microsoft products There are more dead people than living, and their numbers are increasing. -- Eugene Ionesco Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Menudrake config file(s)?
On Saturday 03 July 2004 19:56, Stephen Kuhn wrote: On Sun, 2004-07-04 at 10:06, Hoyt Bailey wrote: Why don't you download the source rpm's. They should tell you everything you want to know. I believe its even legal. What the heck's the fun in doing something LEGAL? You're turning too Walmart for us mate...(g) stephen kuhn - proprietor Wrong list stephen. -- Regards; Hoyt Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
