Bill Shannon wrote:
> None of the boxes is checked, but there's a long list of applications
> in allowed_applications.  Can I just put * in the list?
>
Nope, each list item has to be a fully defined path. Putting in "*" 
would simply
mean setting restrict_application_launching should do nothing.
> The list includes /usr/bin/xscreensaver-demo.  There's no /usr/X11/bin
> commands in the list at all.
>
> The same is true on the account where Lock Screen shows up in the menu.
>
> Where does this list come from?  I can't find it in any of the dot
> files in my home directory.  I guess it must be coming from some system
> location.  Even though I don't think it's being used here (because
> restrict_application_launching isn't set), the list is still wrong.
>
The list (which may be outdated) was originally formed from what a 
default JDS
session would contain within it's menus. and it was up to individual 
sytem admins
to remove/add items from this list as they see fit.

The list is stored within gconf under /etc/gconf, but you should not 
edit this by
hand, use ether gconf-editor or gconftool-2 to make modifications to 
gconf keys.

The fact that restrict_application_launching is not set, means the 
allowed_applications key is never looked at, so not an issue for you.
>> 2. The menu item will also not appear if your session if gnome-panel 
>> cannot
>>    find the binaries so is /usr/X11/bin in your PATH ?
>
> No, but /usr/openwin/bin is (historical artifact) and /usr/openwin
> is a symlink to /usr/X11.
>
> Ok, after a bunch of trial and error, I figured out the problem.
>
> I was only adding /usr/openwin/bin to my PATH if 
> $GNOME_DESKTOP_SESSION_ID
> was set.  Otherwise, I assumed I wasn't logging in in a window 
> environment.
> Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be set when the login process 
> first runs
> my .profile, even though it *is* set when I start gnome-terminal.
>
> Thanks for the hint that pointed me in the right direction!
Good to found a solution, even in a round about manner :)

cheers

Matt

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