Add FF Dev Ed Shortcut - Linux

To create a shortcut for Firefox Developer Edition (FFDevEd) on a Linux system, you can follow the instructions below. This will allow you to launch the Firefox Developer Edition from your desktop or application menu.

Understanding the Desktop Entry File

To create a shortcut for Firefox Developer Edition on your Linux desktop, we’ll use a .desktop file. This file contains metadata about the application, such as its name, comment, icon, and the command to execute.

Creating the .desktop File

Choose a Location:
- Create a new text file in your home directory’s .local/share/applications directory. This is a common location for desktop entries.
- You can also create it in a specific application directory if you prefer.
Edit the File:
- Open the file in a text editor and paste the following content, replacing the paths with the correct ones for your Firefox Developer Edition installation:
```
[Desktop Entry]
Name=FFDevEd
Comment=Firefox Developer Edition
Exec=/path/to/firefox-developer-edition
Icon=/path/to/firefox-developer-edition/browser/icons/mozicon128.png
Terminal=false
Type=Application
StartupNotify=true
```
- Replace the placeholders:
  - /path/to/firefox-developer-edition: This should be the path to the Firefox Developer Edition executable file.
  - /path/to/firefox-developer-edition/browser/icons/mozicon128.png: This should be the path to the desired icon for the shortcut.
Save the File:
- Save the file with a .desktop extension, such as firefox-developer-edition.desktop.

Explanation of the Fields:

Name: The name of the shortcut as it will appear in the application menu.
Comment: A brief description of the application.
Exec: The command to execute when the shortcut is clicked.
Icon: The path to the icon for the shortcut.
Terminal: Whether to open the application in a terminal.
Type: Specifies the type of the entry, which should be Application for shortcuts.
StartupNotify: Whether to show a notification when the application starts.

Additional Tips:

To create a shortcut on the desktop, you can simply copy the .desktop file to your desktop.
You can customize the icon and name of the shortcut to your preference.
For more advanced customization, refer to the Desktop Entry Specification for detailed information on the various fields and options.