Default Java Desktop System Configuration

This section describes what you see when you start a session for the first time. Your system administrator might have set your default bottom edge panel according to your local requirements, so you might see a slightly different bottom edge panel.

The Java Desktop System startup screen consists of the following:

• This Computer

  Enables you to access media and configuration details about your system.

• Documents

  Enables direct access to files stored on your default directory.

• Network Places

  Provides access to networked computers from a single directory.

• Trash

  Provides a temporary holding area for files, folders or desktop objects that you can later retrieve or permanently delete.

• Learn About The Java™ Desktop System

  Launches a help browser from where you can access help about the Java Desktop System and the GNOME Desktop.

• Bottom edge panel

  The following appear in your bottom edge panel by default:

  • Main Menu Launch Icon : Contains all applications and configuration tools for the Java Desktop System.

  • Clock Applet : Displays the time and date in a panel.

  • Window List : Displays a button for each window that is open. You can click on a window list button to minimize and restore windows.

  • Network Monitor : Displays the status of a network device.

  • Workspace Switcher : Displays a visual representation of your workspaces. You can use Workspace Switcher to switch between workspaces.

• File Manager

  The File Manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. You can display the contents of your files within a File Manager window, or open the files in the appropriate application from File Manager. You can use the file manager to manage your files and folders.

• Desktop

  The desktop lies behind all of the other components on the GNOME Desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can place objects on the desktop to quickly access your files and directories, or to start applications that you use often. You can also right-click on the desktop to open a menu.