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  1. 07-27-2006 #1
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    how to remove icon from desktop?

    I have search around inside my system or google around outside to find right one, but I can't... I might overlook the instruction...

    I am using Gnome 2.12 and I can't remove floppy icon on my desktop! this one is stubborn!! Hope anyone have experience with difficult or simple repair??

    Thanks!
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  2. 07-28-2006 #2
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    I don't use Gnome so can't say for sure, but here's another thread on it so maybe one of these solutions will work for you:

    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...e-desktop.html
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  3. 07-31-2006 #3
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    Hi... Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner... I click the link to HP?? I am not sure if that is any relate??
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    Unmount the floppy drive as root. That's all you have to do.
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    Thanks... Mind my asking how to type in unmount floppy? I am still fair with type in root.. Su then password as root, then ??? for unmount??

    Thanks!
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  6. 08-01-2006 #6
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    If your device is mounted at /mnt/floppy, just run
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  7. 08-07-2006 #7
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    Sorry for not reply quick.... as I was on vacaction... Now, I am glad to get fixed it quick with still happy face from vacation!
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  8. 08-07-2006 #8
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    FYI, I found there is also another way to remove icon:

    http://www.freebsd.org/gnome/docs/faq2.html#q18

    Just though to share...
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