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 this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs