I usually start ampps using a terminal:
cd /usr/local/amppssudo ./Amppsenter password
How can I make a shortcut / link in my destkop to avoid the typing? Using ubuntu 14 (if that makes a difference).
First make sure you have gnome-tweak-tool installed:
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
Then use this command from a terminal:
gnome-desktop-item-edit --create-new ~/Desktop