qvm-sync-appmenus warning when .desktop name field contains an "!"

svdm-artix commented 3 years ago

Qubes OS version

4.1 beta, problem occurs in an archlinux template provided by unman

Which testing repositories are you using, if any?

None on this machine

Are you providing feedback about a specific package or packages in testing?

I may be providing feedback about a specific package, but I'm not sure which one.

Affected component(s) or functionality

qvm-sync-appmenus used on an archlinux template

Brief summary

When using qvm-sync-appmenus I get an error. "warning: ignoring key 'Name' of org.gnome.GTG". This seems to be due to the Name field in the desktop file containing an "!". I have already sent a bug report upstream (https://github.com/getting-things-gnome/gtg/issues/692). I think this is a Qubes OS bug though. It doesn't seem like anyone else is affected.

How reproducible

Always (for me at least)

Steps to reproduce

install archlinux template
install GTG through the AUR or chaotic aur
desktop icon doesn't show up, use qvm-sync-appmenus and see error

Expected behavior

Have the desktop entry show up in the qubes settings applications menu

Actual behavior

Icon doesn't show up in application menu, can only launch with qvm-run -p X 'gtg'

Solutions you've tried

Change .desktop name field to not include an "!"

Additional context

Can't think of anything I should include

Relevant documentation you've consulted

N/A

Related, non-duplicate issues

None found

svdm-artix commented 3 years ago

It seems important to mention that my solution worked, but it doesn't fix the core issue of qvm-sync-appmenus not working (for the end user it seems that way at least)

DemiMarie commented 2 years ago

@marmarek @HW42 Is adding ! to the list of allowed characters okay from a security perspective?

rapenne-s commented 4 months ago

ping? The issue is still relevant

QubesOS / qubes-issues