applications not on menu
Hello,
I am using Ubuntu 10.04, because that is the only one I can get to work on my ancient pc.
I wanted to explore an application as reference to a project I am working on I installed using Ubuntu Software Center.
The application does not show up in my Applications menu, yes I went to Systems ->Preferences -> Main Menu to add it but it does not show up. Then I tried to start it from a Terminal but got an error that it was not installed. So I went to Applications ->Accessories -> Search for files but that snippet could not find the file. Then I went to System -> Administrator -> Synaptic Package Manager and did a search and it shows as installed., as does Software Center.
Searched here for a solution...One of the posts a responder stated..... "Hi, lifelines seems to be a text-based software. Therefore, it does not make a lot of sense to have it in the graphical menu (you cannot use it with the mouse)."..... Now this is just plain stupid, whether an applications is a gui, a terminal, a text, or a foobar it should show up in the applications menu so that an ignorant lay person such as myself can use it.
So since I was flamed the last time for hiding my question here they are......
Where are the installed applications hidden?
If I go there can I find the "executable" to make an icon for my menu?
And......why are they not placed in the menu to start with?
I look forward with anticipation to a resolution.
Bill
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