How to add a prog in the gnome menu ?

[Roger Grosswiler]

Paul Howarth schrieb:
> Roger Grosswiler wrote:
> 
>> Colin Brace schrieb:
>>
>>> Eric Tanguy wrote:
>>>
>>>> All is said in the subject. If i remember it was difficult with gnome
>>>> 2.6 but it would be simple with gnome 2.8 but i can't find how to do
>>>> this.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You need to create a *.desktop file for it in /usr/share/applications
>>>
>> ok, and then?? a *.desktop? what is the * for?
> 
> 
> Have a look in /usr/share/applications for examples.
> 
> Paul.
> 
Thx all clear now! Is there no easier way? (e.g. drag-n-drop)

Roger