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How to Install Web Apps in Lubuntu
Ever since unity web-apps integration was introduced in Ubuntu 12.10, Lubuntu users have felt left in the dark, since unity web-apps only work in unity. However, you can install web apps in Lubuntu with a few simple steps.
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Steps
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1Download the ice-master.zip file in the link below. http://www62.zippyshare.com/v/9216851/file.htmlAd -
2Extract and open the extracted files. -
3Ignore the debian folder and the README text file. Enter the /usr folder. -
4Open a new file window. Go to the parent directory of your files and enter the /usr folder. -
5Enter the lib folder in both the /usr and /ice-master/usr windows. -
6Move the peppermint folder from the ice-master folder over to the /usr/lib folder. -
7Go back to the /usr folder and the /ice-master/usr folder and open the bin folders. -
8Move the ice.sh file to the /usr/bin/. -
9Go to the /share folders in both windows and open both /share folders. -
10Open the /applications folder in the /ice-master window. Move the ice executable into the /usr/share/applications. -
11Go back into the /share folder in the /ice-master window. Open the /pixmaps folder and move the ice.png into the /usr/share/pixmaps folder. -
12Check your menu under 'Internet' and open ICE. -
13Enter the site's full URL and name, then select what menu you want to categorize it under. Keep in mind that "Download Icon" doesn't work, though. If you want to select an icon, just download a PNG from Google Images.
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14Test your app to see if it works.Ad
Tips
- If you choose to select an icon for creating a web-app, choose a small PNG image around 32x32.
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