I've implemented something which can sort of do this, if it's of any use: http://philbull.livejournal.com/43421.html
Basically, it just runs a bash command when you click a specially formed link on an HTML page. It will only execute commands which appear in full on a whitelist. You can allow user interaction by using zenity. -- Ubuntu needs Guided Help https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/145673 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs