[kde] [Bug 468219] New: Application launcher does not look in /usr/local/share/applications/

[Gareth Hulse]

https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=468219

            Bug ID: 468219
           Summary: Application launcher does not look in
                    /usr/local/share/applications/
    Classification: I don't know
           Product: kde
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: Archlinux
                OS: Linux
            Status: REPORTED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: general
          Assignee: unassigned-bugs at kde.org
          Reporter: gareth-anthony-hulse at posteo.net
  Target Milestone: ---

SUMMARY
***
having programs installed in `/usr/local/` results in desktop files not being
found due to the application launcher not looking in 
`/usr/local/share/applications/`
***


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Install software that includes .desktop, with prefix `/usr/local/`.
2. Check that .desktop files have been installed in
`/usr/local/share/applications/`.
3. Search for program with the application launcher widget. 

OBSERVED RESULT
You will not find the program with the application launcher.

EXPECTED RESULT
Find the program with the .desktop file in `/usr/local/share/applications/`

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
(available in About System)
Linux: 6.2.8-arch1-1
KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.104.0
Qt Version: 5.15.8

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Specs: https://linux-hardware.org/?probe=a0584206ea

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