Entering a Single Command
Occasionally, you may want to enter a single command, such as a command to start a program or application. A Run option is provided on the start menu, similar to the Run option in Windows, that is a shortcut for entering a single command. When you select the Run option from the menu (Shortcut: <Alt+F2>) a window opens where you can enter a command.
The dialog box for KDE, shown on the left, provides a text box where you can enter the command and a Run button that executes the command.
The Run dialog box in Gnome, shown on the right, provides a list of available applications, allowing you to select one instead of typing ...
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