Application Menu
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Menu structure
Different OS versions have different menu structure. But in the end things are pretty similar.
Menu file
Menu file describes how the .desktop -files are shown in the menu
Maemo 5
File can be found in
/etc/xdg/menus/hildon.menu
OS2008 and older
File can be found in
~/.osso/menus/applications.menu
.desktop files
The application entries in the Application menu are generated from .desktop files that are added when an application is installed.
The syntax for .desktop -files can be found in article Desktop file format
Maemo 5
Application menu in Maemo 5 resembles the one found in Symbian s60v5.
Adding folders and rearranging
Folder rearrangment can be done by editing the file found in:
/etc/xdg/menus/hildon.menu
The Filename tags in the Include section set the icons to display, so editing them will result in the menu being changed. Adding more Menu sections will add additional folders. Replace the OnlyUnallocated/ and All/ with a list of Filenames for the apps you want in the folder (see the files in /usr/share/applications/hildon).[1]
OS 2008 and older
The Application menu is Maemo's version of the Windows Start menu. It is made up of folders which contain all of your installed applications.
Menu structure
By default, the menu is made up of 6 folders which contain all of your installed applications: My selection, Internet, Communication, Utilities, Settings, and Extras. You can rearrange these applications, and create, rename and delete folders in the "Panels" control panel.
Advanced users can also edit the XML menu file directly. This is not recommended, as careless editing can damage the menu to the point where it no longer works. The XML file name is:
~/.osso/menus/applications.menu
Alternatives
There are a number of alternatives to the Application menu for launching applications. They are all available in Extras.
Personal Launcher
Personal Launcher is a desktop applet that is visible from your home screen. You can add application (and command) shortcuts to it for one-tap access to your favorite programs.
Personal Menu
Personal Menu is very similar to Personal Launcher, except it's a menu instead of a desktop applet. This makes it a more direct replacement for the Application menu.
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