GNOME 2.2 Desktop

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 URL locations.

• Write data to a recordable CD.

Panels 

Contains application launchers, system menus, panel drawers, and applets. 

Window Manager 

Enables you to manage application windows and dialogs. 

Applications 

A broad range of full-featured applications that enable you to perform all your usual work activities. 

Applets 

Small applications for specific tasks. 

Accessories 

Archive Manager

Enables you to create, view, modify, or unpack an archive.  

Calculator

Multifunctional mathematical and scientific calculator that includes arithmetic, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. 

Dictionary

Enables you to lookup an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. 

Source Editor

General purpose extensible editor for programmers. 

Text Editor

A simple text editor that enables you create and edit text files.  

Games 

See Java Desktop System Release 2 Release Notes.

Games applications are not supported by Sun Microsystems. 

Graphics 

Diagram Editor

Diagram editor that enables you to create flow charts, maps, UML diagrams, and many other diagrams. 

Image Editor

GNU Image Manipulation Program that enables you to edit images. 

Image Organizer

Image viewer and browser that displays thumbnails of images on your desktop. 

Image Viewer

Enables you to view and save images using standard image file formats. 

PDF Document Viewer

Enables you to view files in Portable Document Format (PDF). 

PostScript Viewer

Enables you to view files in PostScript format. 

Internet 

Sun Java System Instant Messaging

Launches URLs for the following:

• Register for Java IM Demo

• Run Java IM Demo

Email and Calendar

See Ximian Evolution 1.4 for more information.

Instant Messenger

Enables you to launch a multi-protocol instant messaging client. 

Java Web Start

Enables you to start and manage your Java applications. 

Network Places

Enables you to add a network location. 

Video Conferencing

Real-time conferencing application. 

Web Browser

See Mozilla 1.4 for more information.

Multimedia 

CD Player

Enables you to play audio compact discs on your computer. 

Digital Camera Browser 

Digital camera utility that enables you to manage images. 

Java Media Player

Enables you to play multimedia files. 

Movie Player

Multimedia player that enables you to play motion pictures. 

Real Player

Enables you to play media files in a variety of popular formats. 

Sound Recorder

Enables you to record and play waveform (.wav) sound files. 

Volume Control

Enables you to adjust the volume level on your system. 

Office 

Office Applications

See StarOffice 7 for more information.

StarSuite is the default Office application for users in Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan. Users in all other countries have StarOffice as their default Office application.

Project Manager

Project management and scheduling tool. 

System Tools 

Administration 

• Boot Floppy Generator: Create a boot floppy for your system.

• Disk Partitioner: Creates new partitions and resizes existing partitions on your hard disk.

• Driver Installer: Install drivers from a vendor CD.

• File Backups: Backup files on your system.

• File Restores: Restore files on your system.

• Login Screen Setup: A graphical application for configuring the GNOME Display Manager (GDM).

• Software Installer: Install or remove software from your system

• Volume Manager: Create and configure physical and logical volumes and groups.

Configuration Editor

Enables you to directly edit your entire configuration database. 

Disk Analyzer

Enables you to visualize your disk. 

Floppy Formatter

Enables you to create a floppy disk. 

New Login

Log in as another user without logging out. 

New Login in a Nested Window

Log in as another user inside a nested window. 

Online Update

Update your system online. 

System Monitor

View current processes and monitor system state. 

Terminal

Enables you to access the command line. 

Accessories 

Clock

Displays the time and the date. 

Dictionary Lookup

Enables you to look up an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. 

Now

A calendar server client. 

Sticky Notes

Enables you to create and view small notes on your desktop. 

Stock Ticker

Provides continuously updated stock quotes. 

Weather Report 

Monitors the current weather conditions and forecasts. 

This applet is not currently supported by Sun Microsystems.

Actions 

Force Quit 

Stops an application running that does not respond to your commands. 

Lock 

Locks the screen and activates your screensaver. 

Log Out 

Begins the process to log our of your current session. 

Minimize Windows 

Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop. 

Run 

Opens the Run Application dialog.

Screenshot 

Enables you to take screenshots. 

Search 

Opens the Search tool. 

Amusements 

Fish

Displays an animated image and executes a user-specified command when you click on the image. 

Geyes

Displays a pair of eyes that follow the mouse pointer around the screen. 

Internet 

Inbox Monitor

Checks your mail server at regular intervals for new mail in your mailbox. 

Modem Lights

Indicates if your modem is working and tracks modem behavior and performance. 

Network Monitor

Monitors the activity of a network. 

Web Eyes

Enables you to access web search utilities and provides quick access to websites you previously accessed. 

Wireless Link Monitor

Monitors wireless links on your desktop. 

Multimedia 

CD Player

Enables you to play audio compact discs on your computer.  

Volume Control

Enables you to control the sound volume on your system.  

Battery Charge Monitor

Displays the status of the power management subsystem on laptop systems. 

Character Palette

Provides a convenient way to access non-standard characters. 

Command Line

Provides a command line that you can use within any panel on the desktop. 

Provides integral and multi-lingual input method capabilities. 

Keyboard Accessibility Status

Shows the status of the keyboard accessibility features. 

Keyboard Layout Switcher

Enables you to assign different layouts to your keyboard. 

Notification Area

Displays icons from various applications to indicate activity in the application. For example, when you use the CD Player application to play a CD, a CD icon is displayed in the Notification Area applet.

Pilot Applet

Enables you to configure Palm OS devices. 

Quick Lounge

Organizes your preferred applications on panels. 

System Monitor

A system load indicator capable of displaying graphs for CPU, RAM, swap space use, and network traffic. 

Window List

Enables you to manage the windows that are open on your desktop. 

Window Menu

Displays a list of all visible windows open on your desktop and enables you to select the one you want to activate. 

Workspace Switcher

Enables you to switch between workspaces.