GNOME Desktop
The Java Desktop
System is based on the GNOME Desktop, which is a free software desktop developed
by a worldwide community.
The most important components of the GNOME Desktop are as follows:
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Desktop Functionality
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Description
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File Manager
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Enables you to do the following:
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Display your files and folders.
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Manage your files and folders.
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Customize your files and folders.
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Open special URL locations.
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Write data to a recordable CD.
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Panels
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Contains application
launchers, system menus, panel drawers, and panel applications.
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Window Manager
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Enables
you to manage application windows and dialogs.
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Desktop Applications
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A broad
range of full-featured desktop applications that enable you to perform all
your usual work activities.
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| Panel Applications |
Small applications for
specific tasks that reside within panels.
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