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bests fits the available display will be used. So in the example above
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available, the X11 one will be used, otherwise the text one will be used.
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The command to be executed when this menu entry is selected.
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A comma-separated list of hints on how grouping menu entries, see manual.
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This is the preferred layout of the menus. Currently it is a suggestion
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only. Use `/' to separate sub-menu names, for example, "Apps/Editors" or
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The \fBauthoritative\fP list of Debian's menu structure is maintained in the
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Debian Menu sub-policy document which is part of the Debian Policy package. The
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menu structure below is included only for convenience. Please do not put your
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packages into any other sections.
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Use `/' to separate sub-menu names, for example, "Apps/Editors" or
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\fIApps\fP -- all normal apps
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\fIEditors\fP -- editors
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\fIEmulators\fP -- Dosemu, ...
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\fIGraphics\fP -- xpaint, xfig, xtiff,
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\fIMath\fP -- Math apps: gnuplot, octave, oleo,..
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\fIApps\fP -- Normal apps
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\fIDatabases\fP -- Interactive database programs
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\fIEditors\fP -- Editors
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\fIEmulators\fP -- dosemu, ...
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\fIEducation\fP -- Educational and training programs
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\fIGraphics\fP -- Image manipulation
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\fIHamradio\fP -- Anything relating to ham radio.
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\fIMath\fP -- Math apps: gnuplot, octave, oleo, ...
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\fINet\fP -- mail, news, web, irc, etc
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\fIProgramming\fP -- debuggers, etc
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\fIProgramming\fP -- Debuggers, etc
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\fIScience\fP -- Scientific programs
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\fITools\fP -- Other tools: xclock, xmag, xman, ...
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\fITechnical\fP -- Technical stuff
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\fIText\fP -- Text oriented tools other than editors
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\fIShells\fP -- Different shells, like bash, zsh, ...
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\fISystem\fP -- system administration and monitoring
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\fITools\fP -- other tools: xclock, xmag, xman,
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\fISound\fP -- Sound players and editors
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\fIViewers\fP -- Picture viewers, gs, ...
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\fIGames\fP -- games and recreations
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\fIAdventure\fP -- walk around virtual space, zork, MOO's, etc
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\fIArcade\fP -- (any game where reflexes count)
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\fISystem\fP -- System administration and monitoring
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\fIGames\fP -- Games and recreations
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\fIAdventure\fP -- Walk around virtual space, zork, MOO's, ...
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\fIArcade\fP -- Any game where reflexes count
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\fIBoard\fP -- Like: Gnuchess, pente, gnugo
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\fICard\fP -- solitaire, etc
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\fIPuzzles\fP -- Stuff from xpuzzles, ...
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\fISports\fP -- Games derived from "real world" sports
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\fITetris-like\fP -- games involving falling blocks
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\fIToys\fP -- (oneko, xeyes, etc.)
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\fILock\fP -- xlock, etc.
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\fIScreen-saver\fP --
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\fIRoot-window\fP -- things that fill the root window
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\fIWindow-managers\fP -- (change between fvwm, afterstep, etc)
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\fIModules\fP -- fvwm modules, etc.
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\fIXShells\fP -- shells (like xterm, rxvt, ...)
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\fIStrategy\fP -- Games involving long term strategic thinking
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\fISimulation\fP -- Flight simulators, etc
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\fITetris-like\fP -- Games involving falling blocks
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\fIToys\fP -- oneko, xeyes, etc
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\fIScreen\fP -- Programs that affect the whole screen
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\fILock\fP -- xlock, etc
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\fISave\fP -- Screen savers
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\fIRoot-window\fP -- Things that fill the root window
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\fIWindow-managers\fP -- Switch between fvwm, afterstep, ...
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\fIModules\fP -- fvwm modules, etc
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\fIXShells\fP -- Shells (like xterm, rxvt, ...)
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