LXDE: managing folders on the desktop

Hi,
I've made a discovery: folders on the desktop are real folders, no 'labels'. If you delete them, they go, contents and all. On my brand new desktop there are two icons: 'My Documents' and 'KDE', the latter being the contents of my ~/Desktop directory.
I understand that I can change 'KDE' permissions, but I'd prefer it just out of sight. Is there a way?

Yes they are not shortcuts. You can remove them by stopping pcmanfm from controlling the desktop. It's an option chekbox within pcmanfm preferences.
edit (assuming you are using pcmanfm that is..)
Last edited by spoovy (2010-03-26 12:26:24)

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