“Open Terminal” from Desktop
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"Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/ not /home/marcus/Desktop. How can I fix change that?
gnome-terminal 18.10
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"Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/ not /home/marcus/Desktop. How can I fix change that?
gnome-terminal 18.10
asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
1665
1
I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actuallynautilus-extension-gnome-terminaldo that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in~when it should have been opened in~/Desktop.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e.~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
Okay, it's not sayingOpen in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in$HOMEI, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.
– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57
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"Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/ not /home/marcus/Desktop. How can I fix change that?
gnome-terminal 18.10
asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
1665
"Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/ not /home/marcus/Desktop. How can I fix change that?
gnome-terminal 18.10
gnome-terminal 18.10
asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
1665
asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
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edited Jan 21 at 19:54
marcus
asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
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asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
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asked Jan 21 at 14:24
marcusmarcus
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1665
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I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actuallynautilus-extension-gnome-terminaldo that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in~when it should have been opened in~/Desktop.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e.~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
Okay, it's not sayingOpen in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in$HOMEI, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.
– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57
add a comment |
1
I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actuallynautilus-extension-gnome-terminaldo that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in~when it should have been opened in~/Desktop.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e.~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"
– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
Okay, it's not sayingOpen in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in$HOMEI, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.
– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57
1
1
I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actually
nautilus-extension-gnome-terminal do that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actually
nautilus-extension-gnome-terminal do that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in
~ when it should have been opened in ~/Desktop.– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in
~ when it should have been opened in ~/Desktop.– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (
~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e. ~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (
~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e. ~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
Okay, it's not saying
Open in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in $HOME I, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57
Okay, it's not saying
Open in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in $HOME I, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57
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Just press Ctrl+Alt+T, it's already setup to open in the user's $HOME directory, not in Desktop. The terminal instance's default location can be also set by changing the $HOME variable to whatever path you'd like. You should do further studying and be cautious for that tho.
Check this out for more info:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2253139
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
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I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of$HOMEis not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
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You can just cd into the desktop, i.e. cd Desktop/. It only takes a couple of seconds to type.
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
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Just press Ctrl+Alt+T, it's already setup to open in the user's $HOME directory, not in Desktop. The terminal instance's default location can be also set by changing the $HOME variable to whatever path you'd like. You should do further studying and be cautious for that tho.
Check this out for more info:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2253139
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
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I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of$HOMEis not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
add a comment |
0
Just press Ctrl+Alt+T, it's already setup to open in the user's $HOME directory, not in Desktop. The terminal instance's default location can be also set by changing the $HOME variable to whatever path you'd like. You should do further studying and be cautious for that tho.
Check this out for more info:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2253139
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of$HOMEis not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
add a comment |
0
0
0
Just press Ctrl+Alt+T, it's already setup to open in the user's $HOME directory, not in Desktop. The terminal instance's default location can be also set by changing the $HOME variable to whatever path you'd like. You should do further studying and be cautious for that tho.
Check this out for more info:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2253139
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
Just press Ctrl+Alt+T, it's already setup to open in the user's $HOME directory, not in Desktop. The terminal instance's default location can be also set by changing the $HOME variable to whatever path you'd like. You should do further studying and be cautious for that tho.
Check this out for more info:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2253139
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
answered Jan 21 at 15:52
Nick TritsisNick Tritsis
364
364
I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of$HOMEis not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
add a comment |
I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of$HOMEis not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.
– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of
$HOME is not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
I think the OP wants the terminal to be opened in the Desktop folder or, more generally, in the folder where she opened the context menu. Also, changing the value of
$HOME is not a good idea; there are better ways to open a terminal in a different folder.– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:37
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
Agreed, changing the $HOME value is a bad idea, that is why I suggested further reading on the matter before acting. Concerning better ways to open a terminal in a custom directory, right-clicking inside a directory of your choice and selecting "open in terminal" would do the job. Also the OP says specifically the need is to open Terminal in "Home", not "Desktop".
– Nick Tritsis
Jan 21 at 16:54
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
I understand the question as follows: ""Open Terminal" in my (Gnome) desktop's context menu opens a terminal in /home/marcus/..." (<-current behaviour) "... not /home/marcus/Desktop" (<- desired behaviour).
– danzel
Jan 21 at 17:11
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0
You can just cd into the desktop, i.e. cd Desktop/. It only takes a couple of seconds to type.
edited yesterday
Melebius
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answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
add a comment |
0
You can just cd into the desktop, i.e. cd Desktop/. It only takes a couple of seconds to type.
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
1
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
add a comment |
0
0
0
You can just cd into the desktop, i.e. cd Desktop/. It only takes a couple of seconds to type.
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
You can just cd into the desktop, i.e. cd Desktop/. It only takes a couple of seconds to type.
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
edited yesterday
Melebius
4,57651839
4,57651839
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
answered Jan 21 at 21:30
JonJon
112
112
1
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
add a comment |
1
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
1
1
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Mr Shunz
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
It should let me post in the comments then rather than having to post a comment as an answer. I'm aware it's not a correct answer but it might be some help to someone new reading this who just want's a quick work-around.
– Jon
2 days ago
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could define an alias if it’s too much to type…
– Melebius
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
One could, if one wanted to or one could just use the name one's mother gave them.
– Jon
yesterday
add a comment |
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I believe when you open terminal from nautilus actually
nautilus-extension-gnome-terminaldo that. But when same is done at desktop that extension doesn't work.– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 14:57
It is designed to work this way. The option "Open terminal" opens the terminal in the current directory. If you are on the desktop (with "Icons on desktop" enabled), you are working in the Desktop folder, hence that is where the terminal opens.
– vanadium
Jan 21 at 15:59
@vanadium I think the OP's problem is that it does not work the way it is intended, i.e. the terminal opens in
~when it should have been opened in~/Desktop.– danzel
Jan 21 at 16:41
@danzel There's a little difference in options what you get in nautilus and desktop. When in nautilus, option says "Open in terminal" while on Desktop (
~/Desktop) it says "Open Terminal". So, "open terminal" just opens terminal where it is intended to be, i.e.~. Moreover I don't see this as a problem but "a customization"– Kulfy
Jan 21 at 17:46
Okay, it's not saying
Open in terminal, but that's what I'd like to have. To open in$HOMEI, of course, use Ctrl+Alt+T.– marcus
Jan 21 at 19:57