A Tour of the GNOME DesktopThis section introduces the core components in the GNOME
Desktop. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, therefore this section covers
the main functional possibilities of the GNOME Desktop features. If you want
to find out how to implement the various configuration possibilities that
are mentioned in this section, see Customizing Your GNOME Desktop. The chapters in this section are as follows: Basic SkillsRead this chapter to find out about mouse usage, shortcut keys, basic
window skills, and basic dialog skills. Overview of the GNOME DesktopRead this chapter for an introduction to the major components and functions
of the GNOME Desktop. If you do not read anything else in this manual, read
this chapter.GNOME Desktop SessionsRead this chapter for information about how to start, manage, and end
GNOME Desktop sessions. Working With PanelsRead this chapter to find out more about using panels. Panels are a
key component of the GNOME Desktop. This chapter tells you how to use the
different parts of your panels, and how to invoke the available functions
of the GNOME Desktop using panels.Working With MenusRead this chapter to find out more about using menus. Working With WindowsRead this chapter to find out more about using windows. This chapter
describes basic windows functions such as moving and resizing. This chapter
also describes the controls that you use with windows. Nautilus File ManagerRead this chapter to find out more about the Nautilus
file manager. This chapter describes how to use the file manager to work with
your file system. This chapter also describes how to customize the file manager.Using Your DesktopRead this chapter to find out more about using the desktop. The desktop is the part of the GNOME Desktop where there are
no interface graphical items, such as panels and windows. This chapter describes
how to use the desktop to start applications, and open your files and folders.
The chapter also describes how to use Trash from the
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