Launchy is a cross platform app launcher that also launches documents, folders and web browser bookmarks.
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Pros
Pro .deb files available for Debian based distros
For those using Debian based distros Launchy is very easy to install as their website has 32 and 64bit .deb files available. For all other diistros Launchy will have to be compiled from source.
Pro Easily themed with many available on the web
Launchy can be easily themedby placing themes into the Launchy theme folder and then selecting that theme from within the apps settings. There are also many user created themes available which is great for those that want their launcher to match the rest of their OS's theme.
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Cons
Con Small selection of plugins
The official plugin page on Launchy's homepage hosts just 11 plugins.
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