Why does Gnome 3 not display files on the desktop?
I put some files in my "desktop" folder to be displayed on the screen but nothing happens, why?
display gnome
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
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I put some files in my "desktop" folder to be displayed on the screen but nothing happens, why?
display gnome
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
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– Mawg
Jan 4 at 7:45
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I put some files in my "desktop" folder to be displayed on the screen but nothing happens, why?
display gnome
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
I put some files in my "desktop" folder to be displayed on the screen but nothing happens, why?
display gnome
display gnome
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
edited Jul 28 '14 at 10:02
Jens Erat
12.7k114459
12.7k114459
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
asked Apr 3 '11 at 0:32
CaioCaio
3372611
3372611
Are you aware of our Unix & Linux sister site? It's generally a better place to ask Linux questions than here.
– Mawg
Jan 4 at 7:45
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Are you aware of our Unix & Linux sister site? It's generally a better place to ask Linux questions than here.
– Mawg
Jan 4 at 7:45
Are you aware of our Unix & Linux sister site? It's generally a better place to ask Linux questions than here.
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just install "gnome-tweak-tool" and turn it on. You have to enable "Have file manager handle the desktop".
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
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This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
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It's easier to set the appropriate gconf key with the following command:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background show-desktop-icons true
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
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answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
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Update Jan 2019
GNOME 3.28 has removed the ability to place files on the desktop (rationale, annoucement).
Install the "Desktop icons" GNOME shell extension (GNOME extensions website, git).
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
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First, Gnome 3 is still in beta so don't expect things to work 100%. Next, it seems to me that the new design does not include desktop icons. It's a feature.
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
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Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
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just install "gnome-tweak-tool" and turn it on. You have to enable "Have file manager handle the desktop".
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
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This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
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just install "gnome-tweak-tool" and turn it on. You have to enable "Have file manager handle the desktop".
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
2
This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
add a comment |
just install "gnome-tweak-tool" and turn it on. You have to enable "Have file manager handle the desktop".
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
just install "gnome-tweak-tool" and turn it on. You have to enable "Have file manager handle the desktop".
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
answered Apr 4 '11 at 20:15
Arash MArash M
1562
1562
2
This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
add a comment |
2
This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
2
2
This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
This does only work with gnome-shell installed, otherwise gnome-tweak-tool will refuse to run at all.
– drahnr
Jun 8 '11 at 14:42
add a comment |
It's easier to set the appropriate gconf key with the following command:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background show-desktop-icons true
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
12112
add a comment |
It's easier to set the appropriate gconf key with the following command:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background show-desktop-icons true
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
12112
add a comment |
It's easier to set the appropriate gconf key with the following command:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background show-desktop-icons true
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
12112
It's easier to set the appropriate gconf key with the following command:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background show-desktop-icons true
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
12112
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
edited Aug 10 '11 at 16:06
3498DB
15.8k114762
15.8k114762
answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
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answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
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answered Aug 10 '11 at 11:35
Peter BojtosPeter Bojtos
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add a comment |
Update Jan 2019
GNOME 3.28 has removed the ability to place files on the desktop (rationale, annoucement).
Install the "Desktop icons" GNOME shell extension (GNOME extensions website, git).
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
1612
add a comment |
Update Jan 2019
GNOME 3.28 has removed the ability to place files on the desktop (rationale, annoucement).
Install the "Desktop icons" GNOME shell extension (GNOME extensions website, git).
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
1612
add a comment |
Update Jan 2019
GNOME 3.28 has removed the ability to place files on the desktop (rationale, annoucement).
Install the "Desktop icons" GNOME shell extension (GNOME extensions website, git).
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
1612
Update Jan 2019
GNOME 3.28 has removed the ability to place files on the desktop (rationale, annoucement).
Install the "Desktop icons" GNOME shell extension (GNOME extensions website, git).
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
1612
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
1612
answered Jan 4 at 5:49
vk5tuvk5tu
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answered Jan 4 at 5:49
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1612
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First, Gnome 3 is still in beta so don't expect things to work 100%. Next, it seems to me that the new design does not include desktop icons. It's a feature.
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
1
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
add a comment |
First, Gnome 3 is still in beta so don't expect things to work 100%. Next, it seems to me that the new design does not include desktop icons. It's a feature.
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
1
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
add a comment |
First, Gnome 3 is still in beta so don't expect things to work 100%. Next, it seems to me that the new design does not include desktop icons. It's a feature.
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
First, Gnome 3 is still in beta so don't expect things to work 100%. Next, it seems to me that the new design does not include desktop icons. It's a feature.
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
answered Apr 3 '11 at 1:18
KeithKeith
6,79312431
6,79312431
1
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
add a comment |
1
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
1
1
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
Gnome 3 is in RC and will be released on april 6.
– Caio
Apr 3 '11 at 11:19
add a comment |
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