I've recently installed Linux Mint on my MacBook Pro and fell in love with the program launcher in Arch Linux. In Arch, I could simply hit the Windows key, type the name of a program, and it would open instantly. Is there any way to achieve a similar functionality in Linux Mint? Are there specific programs or settings I need to configure?
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Just to clarify, in Mint, you can use the Windows key just like on Arch! Just press it and start typing the program name. It should work without downloading anything extra. Make sure you've got the right setup in your keyboard settings if you’re not seeing it.
You can definitely set up a similar launcher on Linux Mint! A popular option is "Rofi," which is available in the Mint repositories. You can install it really easily with `sudo apt install rofi` and then configure it to use a keyboard shortcut. Check out the Arch wiki for detailed instructions on setup.
What you're looking for are menu launchers like Dmenu, Rofi, or Tofi. They all function pretty much the same way, letting you press a key and type to open apps. Just install one with a command like `sudo apt install rofi`, and you're good to go! You should find that Rofi is the most recommended, too. Also, switching to the GNOME desktop might be a good option, as it comes with this functionality built-in.
Oh, cool! I’ll give that a try first, thanks!