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+[Desktop Entry]
+Name=JamesDSP
+GenericName=Audio effect processor
+Comment=JamesDSP for Linux
+Keywords=equalizer;audio;effect
+Categories=AudioVideo;Audio;
+Exec=jamesdsp
+Icon=/usr/share/pixmaps/jamesdsp.png
+StartupNotify=false
+Terminal=false
+Type=Application