Java Desktop System Release 2 Quick Start User Guide

GNOME Desktop Applications

The following table lists the GNOME Desktop applications.

Category 

Application 

Description 

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.


Note –

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.