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frasej	2007-09-19 , 16:05
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I don't listen to the radio often, but once in awhile, I do. So, I really didn't want the FM_Radio applet taking up space on my desktop just for the few times I actually use it. What I did was create a .desktop file, using vi, in "/usr/share/applications/hildon" .
I called the file "radio.desktop" and this is what it contains:

Code:

[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Version=0.1
Type=Application
Name=FM_Radio
Exec=/usr/bin/fmradio
Comment=radio_application
X-HildonDesk-ShowInToolbar=true

This creates a menu item in Extras called FM_Radio. When clicked, it launches the fm_radio configuration, from which, I start listening to any of the stations listed. I can then minimize (sorry for the Windoze term) the application and continue doing other things.

Problem solved. This was probably pretty obvious the the Linux gurus here, but I thought I'd post it for those that aren't that familiar with it. And thanks to this article: http://www.internettablettalk.com/wi...e_program_menu

Last edited by frasej; 2007-09-21 at 16:57.

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