Introduction to Nautilus File Manager

The Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. The file manager enables you to do the following:

• Display your files and folders.

• Manage your files and folders.

• Run scripts.

• Customize your files and folders.

• Open special URI locations.

• Write data to a CD.

Nautilus also manages the desktop. The desktop lies behind all of the other components on your visible desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface.

File manager windows enable you to display and manage your files and folders. To open a file manager window, double-click on the Documents object on the desktop. The file manager window displays the contents of your default documents location in the view pane.