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Noobie, Using Ubuntu v. 15.04---Three part question:

  1. I am trying to pin an app or program to the desktop workspace, rather than clogging the "launcher" sidebar. In fact, the Launcher sidebar is so loaded with apps I have to stream down through all the cramped apps located there just to check the one I'd like. Every app I like goes automatically to the sidebar one installed. I have "created new (empty) folders" on the desktop (for Finance/Documents/Business/Legal etc.), and even pinned Firefox (via right-click context menu). I just would like to access files or apps in a desktop folder vs. from a string of apps along the sidebar...

  2. In fact, can I drag and drop apps from the Launcher sidebar directly ONTO the desktop?? (I tried = no joy)...I like a drag and drop function...

  3. Can I place the Launcher along the bottom of the desktop versus left sidebar?

Thanks...

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  1. Drag your apps from Dash Menu instead of dragging them from launcher.

  2. Once you have pinned them to the desktop, usually they will be able to launch. Otherwise wou will have to give them special permission for that.

Open the terminal: Ctrl+Alt+T

Run the command:

sudo chmod +x ~/Desktop/*.desktop

Next run the command below:

sudo chown (your user name) ~/Desktop/*.desktop

Read here for info: How to make shortcuts for apps

  1. No, you can't move the launcher to the bottom. Instead you can use Cairo-Dock or Docky software to imitate the launcher.

See answers here: How to change unity side laucher position from left to right ubuntu 14.04 and here: Can I move the Unity launcher?

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  1. There's a folder /usr/share/applications where all the shortcuts are stored - copy whichever you want to respective directories on your desktop;
  2. No
  3. That will require a dock app, such as plank (my favorite) or cairo-dock
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