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FS#62181 - [firefox] Don't use the full path in the desktop file

Attached to Project: Arch Linux
Opened by Jaden Peterson (jadenPete) - Friday, 29 March 2019, 04:09 GMT
Last edited by Doug Newgard (Scimmia) - Friday, 29 March 2019, 04:21 GMT
Task Type Feature Request
Category Packages: Extra
Status Closed
Assigned To No-one
Architecture All
Severity Very Low
Priority Normal
Reported Version
Due in Version Undecided
Due Date Undecided
Percent Complete 100%
Votes 0
Private No

Details

Description:
The desktop file provided by the firefox package ('/usr/share/applications/firefox.desktop') uses the full path of the executable ('Exec=/usr/lib/firefox/firefox'). I would like to make a wrapper script, which is allowed in other applications' desktop files, however I cannot without editing the desktop file. Using 'Exec=firefox' allows for this and does not sacrifice any compatibility/functionality.

Additional info:
* package version(s) 66.0.2-1
* config and/or log files etc.
* link to upstream bug report, if any

Steps to reproduce:
Create a script named "firefox" in one of the directories located in "$PATH", execute firefox via the desktop entry, observe the desired script not get executed.
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Closed by  Doug Newgard (Scimmia)
Friday, 29 March 2019, 04:21 GMT
Reason for closing:  Duplicate
Additional comments about closing:   FS#57766 

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