Desktop

Login

When you start your computer you will see the GNOME login screen, where you should enter your user name and password. This keeps your information safe and remembers your personal settings.

Figure 1. The GNOME Login screen

The GNOME Login screen

Desktop

After you login, you will see the GNOME Desktop. Notice, in particular:

  • The panels at the top and bottom.

  • The Home icon at the top-left, and the trash can.

The desktop is simple so you can use your computer without frustrating distractions.

Figure 2. The GNOME Desktop

The GNOME Desktop

The Applications menu at the top left has a list of software, such as the web browser and the email reader.

Figure 3. The Applications Menu

The Applications Menu

The Window Menu at the top right lists all running applications, so you can switch between them.

Figure 4. The Windows Menu

The Window Menu, showing two running applications.

You can browse the local filesystem, and the network, by double-clicking on the Home or Network icons. Double-click on child folders to open them, or on files to open them in the appropriate application.

You can hold down the Shift key to close the parent folder when you double-click. With the button at the bottom left of the folder window you can go to a parent folder.

Figure 5. Folders

Some folders, including a network server.

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