In order to recreate the bug : * boot * open gconf-editor * set /apps/nautilus/preferences/desktop_is_home_dir to true * refresh nautilus (F5) * on the desktop, open the right mouse button menu and click "create new folder"
note: my installation of Ubuntu went through several upgrade processes, i don't know whether or not it has influence on the apparition of the bug -- Can't create file/directory on desktop using right mouse button menu if desktop_is_home_dir https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/420488 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs