On Sat, 2005-01-15 at 05:08 -0800, Mark Knecht wrote: > On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 04:50:17 -0800 (PST), Ryan Turner > <ryanjturner@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I am seeking tips and advice on how to set up an idiot > > proof fedora installation. My mother just purchased a > > new PC to replace her aging iMac and ancient Win98 PC, > > and I suggested she try Linux. Of course, she's not > > an idiot; but after having to explain the difference > > between Linux and Microsoft Word, I think a few extra > > steps are in order. We purchased a computer that came > > pre-installed with Linspire, but, distasteful of the > > notion of paying for free software (through their CNR > > service), I opted for Fedora Core 3. > > > > > > Secondly, I'd like to modify what appears in the > > Applications menu (in Gnome). Some of the things > > listed there are totally extraneous for new Linux > > users. I'd like to simplify the interface so that > > Applications she needs will stick out, so she won't > > have to go hunting for them. > > I myself would liek to know how to create submenus. My wife's machine > has both Gnome and KDE games and the Games menu is too large. Where is > this stuff kept? (I don't use Gnome much.) > Easy! Right click on the panel, select add to panel -> drawer Then right click on the drawer, select properties and give it a name and icon of your choice. Select each of the items you want in that drawer from the main menu and with a right click choose to add the launcher to panel Finally, open the drawer. Right click on each launcher you just put on the panel, select move, and drag to the drawer. Walla! You now have a customized menu to select from. I use these for items I frequently use like games, the office suite, music players, and others. > Cheers, > Mark >
