linking to an executable with options

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I want to have a link to an executable as follows, the equivalent terminal command is:

Mathematica -mesa

The command ln -s Mathematica -mesa Mathematica does not work, how can I include -mesa in the link?

Thanks, Woody

do you want this to work from the command line, or are you looking for a desktop or launcher shortcut? — ImaginaryRobots, Oct 1, 2013 at 16:41

Adobe · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-01 15:59:35Z

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You can create a bash script:

#!/bin/bash

Mathematica -mesa

Don't forget to make the script executable and store it in the $PATH.

answered Oct 1, 2013 at 15:59

Adobe

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That worked to create the 'link' but I then found that I couldn't add it to the launcher which I didn't mention in my post, this post eventually solved my problem. askubuntu.com/questions/76342/… Thank you for help.
– user1694253
Oct 1, 2013 at 16:40
It must be possible to add a given script to a launcher. I can do it in KDE (I'm on Kubuntu).
– Adobe
Oct 1, 2013 at 20:55

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