The GNOME Desktop enables you to interact efficiently with the applications and documents that you use every day.
The most important components of the GNOME Desktop are as follows:
The following table lists the GNOME Desktop applications.
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Accessories |
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Enables you to create, view, modify, or unpack an archive. |
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Multifunctional mathematical and scientific calculator that includes arithmetic, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. |
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Enables you to lookup an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. |
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General purpose extensible editor for programmers. |
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A simple text editor that enables you create and edit text files. |
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Games |
See Java Desktop System Release 2 Release Notes. |
Games applications are not supported by Sun Microsystems. |
Graphics |
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Diagram editor that enables you to create flow charts, maps, UML diagrams, and many other diagrams. |
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GNU Image Manipulation Program that enables you to edit images. |
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Image viewer and browser that displays thumbnails of images on your desktop. |
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Enables you to view and save images using standard image file formats. |
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Enables you to view files in Portable Document Format (PDF). |
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Enables you to view files in PostScript format. |
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Internet |
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Launches URLs for the following:
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See Ximian Evolution 1.4 for more information. |
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Enables you to launch a multi-protocol instant messaging client. |
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Enables you to start and manage your Java applications. |
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Enables you to add a network location. |
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Real-time conferencing application. |
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See Mozilla 1.4 for more information. |
Multimedia |
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Enables you to play audio compact discs on your computer. |
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Digital Camera Browser |
Digital camera utility that enables you to manage images. |
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Enables you to play multimedia files. |
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Multimedia player that enables you to play motion pictures. |
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Enables you to play media files in a variety of popular formats. |
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Enables you to record and play waveform (.wav) sound files. |
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Enables you to adjust the volume level on your system. |
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Office |
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See StarOffice 7 for more information. Note – StarSuite is the default Office application for users in Japan, China, Korea,
and Taiwan. Users in all other countries have |
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Project management and scheduling tool. |
System Tools |
Administration |
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Enables you to directly edit your entire configuration database. |
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Enables you to visualize your disk. |
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Enables you to create a floppy disk. |
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Log in as another user without logging out. |
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Log in as another user inside a nested window. |
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Update your system online. |
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View current processes and monitor system state. |
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Enables you to access the command line. |
The following table lists the GNOME Desktop applets.
Category |
Applet |
Description |
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Accessories |
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Displays the time and the date. |
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Enables you to look up an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. |
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A calendar server client. |
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Enables you to create and view small notes on your desktop. |
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Provides continuously updated stock quotes. |
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Weather Report |
Monitors the current weather conditions and forecasts. Note – This applet is not currently supported by Sun Microsystems. |
Actions |
Force Quit |
Stops an application running that does not respond to your commands. |
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Lock |
Locks the screen and activates your screensaver. |
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Log Out |
Begins the process to log our of your current session. |
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Minimize Windows |
Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop. |
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Run |
Opens the Run Application dialog. |
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Screenshot |
Enables you to take screenshots. |
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Search |
Opens the Search tool. |
Amusements |
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Displays an animated image and executes a user-specified command when you click on the image. |
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Displays a pair of eyes that follow the mouse pointer around the screen. |
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Internet |
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Checks your mail server at regular intervals for new mail in your mailbox. |
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Indicates if your modem is working and tracks modem behavior and performance. |
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Monitors the activity of a network. |
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Enables you to access web search utilities and provides quick access to websites you previously accessed. |
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Monitors wireless links on your desktop. |
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Multimedia |
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Enables you to play audio compact discs on your computer. |
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Enables you to control the sound volume on your system. |
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Utility | Address Search | Searches for email addresses and phone numbers of people in your address book. |
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Displays the status of the power management subsystem on laptop systems. |
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Provides a convenient way to access non-standard characters. |
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Provides a command line that you can use within any panel on the desktop. |
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Disk Mounter | Mounts local disks and devices. | |
| Input Method Switcher |
Provides integral and multi-lingual input method capabilities. |
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Shows the status of the keyboard accessibility features. |
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Enables you to assign different layouts to your keyboard. |
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Displays icons from
various applications to indicate activity in the application. For example,
when you use the |
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Enables you to configure Palm OS devices. |
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Organizes your preferred applications on panels. |
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A system load indicator capable of displaying graphs for CPU, RAM, swap space use, and network traffic. |
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Enables you to manage the windows that are open on your desktop. |
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Displays a list of all visible windows open on your desktop and enables you to select the one you want to activate. |
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Enables you to switch between workspaces. |