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  1. 08-28-2005 #1
    Cool Surfer
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    how do i create a shortcut to desktop pl.

    installed firefox in folder, /coo/downloads/progs/firefox-installer

    how do i create a shortcut to desktop pl.

    thanks
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    If you're running KDE (which is the default for Mandrake/Mandriva IIRC), you should be able to just right click on your desktop and go to "Create New->Link to Application". Choose your icon, give the shortcut a name, and point it to your program.
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    Cool thanks

    another small problem, how do i make it the default browser pl/
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