Desktop Components
When you start a desktop session for the first time, a default
startup screen with panels, windows, and various icons is displayed.
The following table describes the major components of the Oracle Solaris Desktop.
Table 1-1 Oracle Solaris Desktop Components
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Panels |
The panels
are the two bars that run along the top and bottom of
the screen. By default, the top panel shows the desktop main menubar, the
date and time, and a set of application launcher icons. The bottom panel
shows the list of open windows and the workspace switcher. Panels can be customized
to contain a variety of tools, such as other menus and launchers, and
small utility applications, called panel applets. For example, you can configure your panel
to display the current weather for your location. For more information about
panels, see Chapter 4, Using the Desktop Panels. |
Windows |
Most applications run in one or more windows. You can
display multiple windows on the desktop simultaneously. Windows can be resized and moved
around to accommodate the workflow. Each window has a titlebar at the top
with buttons which enables you to minimize, maximize, and close the window. For
more information about working with windows, see Working With Windows. |
Workspaces |
You can divide the desktop into
separate workspaces. Each workspace can contain several windows, enabling you to group
related tasks. For more information about working with workspaces, see Workspaces Overview. |
File manager |
The file
manager provides access to files, folders, and applications. The file manager manages
the folder contents and opens the files in appropriate applications. For more information
about using the file manager, see Working With Files . |
Preferences |
You can customize the computer
using Preferences, which can be found in the System menu. Each Preference tool
enables you to change a particular aspect of computer behavior. For more information
about Preferences, see Chapter 9, Configuring the Desktop. |
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