Still unable to create launchers in GNOME menu

[WirelessMike]

I can't add launchers to the applications menu, either.  I tried using
nautilus, but am stopped when i try to open applications:/// (it tells
me the directory/file does not exist).  I've also tried the "easy way"
of right-clicking a launcher already in the menu, then selecting
"entire menu."  There are only 2 options there, and neither of them are
to add new launchers.

Frankly, I'm stumped.  I've searched through directories to try to find
a harder way, but I have found nothing.  I've seen both the methods
mentioned here work in warty on gnome 2.8, but neither works on hoary
with gnome 2.9.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


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WirelessMike