NoDesktopFile
What is a .desktop file, what is it for?
These files allow smooth integration into the Gnome and KDE menu. For an template see [:UniversePackageWithoutDesktopFileExampleFiles]
I have written a .desktop file, how do I submit it?
First, it would be great to inform upstream about this and get that desktop file included in the next upstream release. As an interim solution until the next release is out and integrated into ubuntu properly, please also link your contribution to this page. A member of the [:MOTUGames]Team will integrate it in the next upload. Additionally, if the package is also in Debian (most probably yes, check packages.debian.org), please also file an wishlist bug in the Debian BTS for inclusion into Debian.
If you are familar with packaging and modifying packages, you may also prepare a new package and list it on [:MOTUToReview]. A member of the [:MOTUGames]Team will be happy to review your contribution.
Crimson Fields (crimson)
Jens Granseuer jensgr@gmx.net
- Contacted by Corey Burger March 6
- Followup needed to create file
Dosbox (dosbox)
Falcons Eye (falconseye)
Jaakko Peltonen - jaakko.peltonen@hut.fi
- Contacted by Corey Burger March 10
Freeciv
- client has file
- need server file (server gui?)
Gcompris (gcompris)
- Has file
- Needs work
Hexxagon (hexxagon)
Erik Jonsson - erik@nesqi.se
- Contacted by Corey Burger March 6
- Possibly included in the next version
Lincity (lincity)
Filed bug http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1161146&group_id=33390&atid=408086
Liquid War (liquidwar)
Christian Mauduit - ufoot@ufoot.org
- Contacted by Corey Burger Mar 10
Net Panzer (netpanzer)
- Contacted by Corey Burger Mar 10
- New upstream version, from developer (0.8.0) contains .desktop file
Super Tux (supertux)
Tobias (Tobgle) Glaesser - tobi.web@gmx.de
- Contacted by Corey Burger Mar 10
Tuxkart (tuxkart)
Steve Baker sjbaker1@airmail.net
- Sent email March 10
- This project was forked into Super Tux Kart
Tuxracer (tuxracer)
Filed bug - http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1145201&group_id=2944&atid=102944
Note - Tuxracer looks almost dead (hasn't released since 2001), so should be replaced with active developed PlanetPenguin Racer (which is based on latest tuxracer version and has all the features from tuxracer + many improvements, look at http://racer.planetpenguin.de ). Debian tuxracer maintainer is going to replace tuxracer with ppracer too, look at http://bugs.debian.org/291796 ).
There are ppracer debian packages with .desktop file, look at http://www.informatik.uni-frankfurt.de/~schmehl/debian/packages/
Abuse
Bug filed - https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/1824 and related https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/2207 (for icon in wrong directory)
- Upstream seems to be dead
Bug Squish
Bug filed - https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/2201 with a patch
Haven't contacted upstream yet ( http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/bugsquish/ )
gl-117
Bug filed - https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/2193 with a patch
- Doesn't include a logo
- Sent mail to upstream 2005-09-11 by Jeroen
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