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How to make Linux launchers (.desktop) use environment variables (normally on .bashrc)
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launcher.desktop
[Desktop Entry]
# Note that this is not a complete launcher entry
# make sure you modify the Exec parameter of your launcher like this example
Exec=sh -c "YOURVAR=yourpathorvalue /usr/bin/yourApp"
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