diff --git a/assets/linux/flatcam-beta b/assets/linux/flatcam-beta
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+current_path=$(dirname $0)
+cd $current_path
+current_path=$(pwd)
+cd -
+
+script_path=$(dirname $current_path)
+
+python3 $script_path/FlatCAM.py $*
diff --git a/assets/linux/flatcam-beta.desktop b/assets/linux/flatcam-beta.desktop
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+[Desktop Entry]
+Name=FlatCAM Beta
+Exec=./bin/flatcam-beta
+Type=Application
+StartupNotify=true
+Icon=./assets/icon.png
+Comment=G-Code from GERBERS
diff --git a/assets/linux/icon.png b/assets/linux/icon.png
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