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Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

By Jack Wallen March 4, 2009, 1:15 AM PST

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Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Default GNOME Desktop

Default GNOME Desktop

This is what will greet you upon logging in to GNOME. As you can see, this contains all of the features you have come to know and love about the desktop. You will also notice there are two panels instead of only one. This might remind you of the OS X panel layout.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

The GNOME Panel

The GNOME Panel

This is where much of the action occurs. Here you will find launchers, menus, the notification area (system tray), and many other features. You can configure this panel by right clicking anywhere that does not contain an element.n

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Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Main Menu

Main Menu

The GNOME main menu has the same action as the Start Menu from the Windows Panel. This menu entry gives you access to launch all of the user-applications installed on your machine.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Places Menu

Places Menu

This menu gives you access to removable media, networked media, and bookmarks set in the Nautilus file manager.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

The Winlist

The Winlist

This portion of the lower Panel contains any minimized windows. To maximize the window, simply click on the minimized icon for the application.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Mouse Menu

Mouse Menu

By clicking the right mouse button, this menu will appear that allows you to create various items as well as change the desktop background.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Nautlius

Nautlius

This is Nautilus. Nautilus is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop. Nautilus offers the same features as does Windows Explorer and even a few extra features such as a simple wizard that will help you connect to remote locations.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

Control Center

Control Center

This is the GNOME control center. Here you can control all aspects of your machine.

Linux basics: The GNOME desktop

System Control Center

System Control Center

If you click on the System group you will be able to configure more advanced system settings that are not just GNOME specific. Many of these features will require the root user password. If you use Ubuntu, you will need to make use of sudo.

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