How do I run files installed by Synaptic?

[Samster2.0]

I have a brand-new, clean install of DSL on my hard drive, and I've tried downloading and installing a 3d desktop clock app. Apparently, it was successful, but I don't know where Synaptic put it, or how I'm supposed to run it. I am able to find files in /usr/sbin/doc/ that seem to be documentation for what I installed, but I can't find the executable file anywhere (or how to run the program). I'm also able to use DSL's "Extension Manager" successfully, and can run new applicaitons from there, but again, I have no idea where they are being stored...

Thanks,
Samster

[Zelmo]

If a menu entry wasn't made for it, you'll have to go searching for it by name (and complain to the package manager!). Chances are the executable was put in /usr/bin.

[farslayer]

try locating the executable with the which command.. for instance if the package name was 3dclock-1.2.0b

I would try:

debian# which 3dclock
/usr/bin/3dclock

and since that directory is in the path simply running 3dclock should launch the application. and you can always add your own launcher to the menu unce you know the name of the app..

[machiner]

After you have installed the program do this:

ALT + F2
enter the program name
hit enter.

If your program doesn't run, it is probably meant to run in a terminal. SO open a terminal and type the program name at your prompt -- hit enter.

If you want to add a menu item -- a poster above writes to use "which" at the command prompt -- it'll give you the location of the file. I like "whereis", it's just for executables.

Add it to your Manu Bar by right clicking, add to panel, custom application launcher. Put the program location in the "command" field.

DOn't simply put the program's name in here -- sometimes programs need to be run as root, but will run as a regular user if you launch the program with the directory a well. Example:

put " /usr[/local]/bin/opera " into the command field.