
Compile a Bleeding-Edge GNOME Desktop #48
Chapter 6, GNOME Desktop Hacks
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NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_SELECTED_FILE_PATHS
This environment variable includes the names of all the selected files,
separated by newline characters (
\n). This works only if the files are
local, not if they are accessed over a network.
NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_SELECTED_URIS
This environment variable returns newline-delimited URIs for the
selected files.
NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_CURRENT_URI
This environment variable returns the current URI, regardless of
whether it is local.
NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_WINDOW_GEOMETRY
This environment variable stores the position and size of the current
window.
If you’re interested in Nautilus scripts, you can find an excellent collection
at http://g-scripts.sourceforge.net/. This site also includes some tutorial infor-
mation on scripting for Nautilus.
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Compile a Bleeding-Edge GNOME Desktop Hack #48
Why wait for your distribution to play catch-up? Get your GNOME fix now.
The use of binary packages has transformed Linux into a convenient system
in which the software you need is readily available in RPM or Deb form.
Although these packages are perfectly fine for the majority of users, they
have a few limitations. The first issue is that binary packages are generically
built for the widest range of hardware, which means they are not as opti-
mized for your computer as they could be. Another issue is that availability
of the ...