In GNOME 3, we push alt+f2 and then open prompt. we can launch application from this in linux mint cinnamon 19. I examined this function and wrote summary in this article.

Can launch

This function can launch gui application. For example, nemo : launch file manager. gnome-calculator : launch calculator. xed : launch text editor. gnome-terminal : launch terminal.

Cannot launch

This function cannot cui function like vi, bash, echo.

Path

I tried to launch application in some directory. And I can launch /usr/bin, /usr/local/bin. I cannot launch /bin, /home/myuser. But I can launch /bin/xxx by entering fullpath.

Especially command

r : restart cinnamon. lg : launch melange - cinnamon debugger.

Conclusion

we don't need to search launch application if we know this function. Someday I will learn more with source code in github. And if I find Easter egg, I will append it.