If you copy a .desktop launcher to the desktop that is a relative symlink, it places a broken relative symlink on the desktop. RHEL5 evolution-2.8.0-25.el5 is an example that helps us demonstrate this problem. This is not actually an evolution bug. Example Procedure: 1) Applications 2) Internet 3) Right-click "Email" 4) "Add this launcher to desktop" Result: Broken relative symlink is placed on your desktop. Proposed Fix: Why not have gnome-panel instead COPY the target .desktop file. Then the user is empowered to modify or rename it if they wish. Problem averted. Placing an absolute symlink that you cannot modify or rename on the desktop is another case that this proposed fix would improve.
This bug/component is not included in scope for RHEL-5.11.0 which is the last RHEL5 minor release. This Bugzilla will soon be CLOSED as WONTFIX (at the end of RHEL5.11 development phase (Apr 22, 2014)). Please contact your account manager or support representative in case you need to escalate this bug.
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