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What is GNOME Do?

GNOME Do in action

GNOME Do (Do) is an intelligent launcher tool that makes performing common tasks on your computer simple and efficient. Do not only allows you to search for items in your desktop environment (e.g. applications, contacts, bookmarks, files, music), it also allows you to specify actions to perform on search results (e.g. run, open, email, chat, play).

• Want to send an email to Mom? Simply type mom <Tab> email
• Want to listen to some music? Simply type beatles <Tab> play

Do provides instantaneous, action-oriented desktop search results that adapt to reflect your habits and preferences. For example, if you use Firefox web browser often, typing f in Do will launch Firefox. Or, if you visit The New York Times website often, Do will open it if you simply type nyt.

Unlike other search tools that present search results as flat, homogeneous lists, Do provides familiar graphical depictions of search results that assure you that your intent is being realized correctly; searching for "mom" will show a picture of mom, and searching for "beatles" will show a Beatles album cover. Do has many more powerful and exciting capabilities that must be seen to be appreciated.

I want it! How do I get it, and get it working?

• Installing Do
• Using Do
• Plugins
• KDE Users
• Fluxbox Users

Where can I find out more?

• Visit the GNOME Do homepage.
• Watch Video some screencasts
• Report bugs, ask questions, and get involved by visiting the Launchpad project page. ** Bugs are filed here
  • Questions can be asked on Launchpad or on IRC (below)
• Chat with the developers and other users in #gnome-do on irc.freenode.net
• Join the GNOME Do mailing list for occasional updates, release announcements, and calls for beta testers.

Haven't I seen something like this before?

GNOME Do is inspired by Quicksilver and GNOME Launch Box.