creating desktop application launchers

hi,

I am creating a rescue disk using linux mint gloria.

I have installed the hardy ubuntu rescue remix packages.

I want to set up launchers on my desktop so I can just click to open an application in a terminal.

The problem I have is keeping the terminal open after the application has run.

What do i need to add to my terminal commands in my launchers to stop the terminal closing when run?

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