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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: Subsequent actions for .desktop files
From:       David Faure <david () mandrakesoft ! com>
Date:       2001-03-29 22:39:16
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On Thursday 29 March 2001 23:27, Rob Kaper wrote:
> Is it possible to have subsequent actions for .desktop files?
> 
> I'd like the CD-ROM icon on my desktop to check for a positive audiocd:/
> result (and resulting Konq window with audiocd:/ loaded) in case it cannot
> mount a CD-ROM.
> 
> Is that possible with the current .desktop specification 

No, nor with the current code.

> or would it be
> better to create a small application checking the contents of the CD-ROM and
> taking appropriate action?

Probably better... but then your desktop icon would be a Type=Application.
Why not :)

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