how can i create a shortcut?

[S.D.Willie]

on my desktop in gnome? kde is simple but this seems different. i got unreal tournamnet installed but want quick access to it. how would i go about this?

mankdrake 8.1

SD :D

[SykkN]

assume you would like to create the link in jason's home directory ... you should use this :

(host /home/jason)# ln -s /path/to/unreal unreal

that is:

# ln -s <file> <link name>

Hope this is what you were looking for.

[S.D.Willie]

well yes, i want a link that basically thats a shortcut to an executable. i know the directory and where the file is but dont know how to create a new launcher, or application on the desktop that will lead me to it. i even tried in gnome file browser but i dont see an option anywhere. my choices of right clicking(on the desktop) are , new folder, new window, new terminal, etc.... ugh

SD

[Jomboni]

What I do is create a shortcut in my menu (I'm using Gnome) and drag that shortcut to the desktop. And yes, there has to be an easier way!