How to remove the trash can from the desktop?

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There are two ways to complete this.

GUI Tool

1. Install gconf-editor:

# yum install gconf-editor

2. Run:

# gconf-editor

3.Toggle the trash_icon_visible under apps=>nautilus=>desktop.

Command Line

$ gconftool-2 --type bool --set /apps/na...

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