[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2015-05-13 Thread dino99
outdated now ** Changed in: meta-gnome2 (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in G

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2013-05-24 Thread dino99
meta-gnome2 is only used by Lucid ** Tags removed: raring -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME To manage notificatio

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2013-05-24 Thread dino99
** Tags added: gnome3 lucid raring -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME To manage notifications about this bug go to:

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2013-03-06 Thread cmcanulty
Same here can't change .desktop permissions even as sudo -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME To manage notifications

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2013-01-31 Thread Steven Roose
I have this problem with a .desktop file on a non-ext partition, so I cannot mark it as executable. If I try so, it still gives the error. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title:

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2011-10-17 Thread Launchpad Bug Tracker
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: meta-gnome2 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Title:

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-12-05 Thread mati
All workarounds doesn't work when using NTFS filesystem (I have a "backup" usb flash drive with NTFS). I know security is important, but it's like forcing a man to break into his own house though the window. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-11-19 Thread tsg1zzn
** Package changed: ubuntu => meta-gnome2 (Ubuntu) -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bug

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-09-15 Thread Douglas Baigrie
A simple work around to the missing option is to Right click the .desktop file, select properties, go to the Permissions tab and check the box marked as "Allow executing file as program". This is a little strange as AFAIK a launcher is not a standard executable file (does not have shebang, not lis

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-08-25 Thread John H Ring IV
i have been loving Ubuntu but this is ridiculous I'm not great at computers but I am above average and I cant even launch a program I hate to say this but if i can figure this out I'm going back to windows -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-08-25 Thread John H Ring IV
i am new to linux and i need help i have follow what you guys have said and nothing happens can anyone help me? -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is s

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-08-20 Thread L3ttuce
What kind of a feature is this? Are we become Windows? Where does 'trusted' settings go? File permissions (which does not make sense - anyone with the same privileges I have can change that), or some sort of central database/repository? -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-06-16 Thread anantshri
another victim shocked to see non availability of a button. -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list u

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-24 Thread adarsha joisa
I've tried everything possible to make it trusted, including changing the file permissions, and all. Nothing is allowing me to "mark the application launcher as trusted" Somebody please help!! -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 Y

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-14 Thread Troy
Run into the same/similar issue. A desktop application launcher wouldn't work. The correct icon didn't show and when I clicked on it, I got the same ... trusted warning with only a cancel option. The .desktop file was executable, so that wasn't the issue. I tracked down the problem to the Desktop

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-10 Thread Stuart Vickers
I experience this too and I was surprised not to see the 'Mark as trusted' option that was in 9.10. Whether this is a regression bug where functionality has been affected by a change elsewhere or whether this is functionality by design is not clear. What is clear is that to a standard user the er

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-07 Thread FERNmann
Same here, $ ls -al shows me the execute bit is set, but if I type $ chmod +x *.desktop I can run the launcher. This also works if I uncheck and recheck the execute box in Nautilus. -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-06 Thread Dan
I have the same problem. Looks like two buttons are missing in 10.4. Here is a work around. Clumsy, but it works. The permissions on the file after down load are 1140 -rwxr-xr-x file.desktop If I run sudo chmod ugo+rx *.desktop Now, the permissions are STILL 1140 -rwxr-xr-x file.desktop B

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-05 Thread FERNmann
One day Linus Torvalds said something about "interface-nazis" - he could be right... -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- u

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-04 Thread PeggySue
This affects me as well. It's almost impossible to tell the difference between a bug and a feature these days so you did the right thing raising a bug report! It appears that the developers have been reviewing the actions taken if the "execute bit" isn't set. So you can no longer run programs fr

[Bug 572918] Re: Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME

2010-05-01 Thread FERNmann
** Attachment added: "Screenshot" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/46912336/Untrusted%20application%20launcher.png -- Can't launch untrusted app-launchers (.desktop) in GNOME https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572918 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which