The main components of the Java Desktop System
are outlined in the following sections:
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:
The following table lists the desktop applications in the Java Desktop System.
Category |
Application |
Description |
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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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Unicode character map that provides accented characters, mathematical symbols, special symbols, and punctuation marks. |
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Enables you to look up an online dictionary for definitions and correct spelling of words. |
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A simple text editor that enables you to create and edit text files. |
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Games |
See Java Desktop System Release 2 Release Notes. |
Games applications are not currently 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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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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Launches URLs for the following:
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See Mozilla 1.4 for more information. |
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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 adjust the volume level on your system. |
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Office |
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Project management and scheduling tool. |
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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 |
Programming |
Interface Editor |
Glade is a user interface builder for GTK+ and GNOME. |
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General purpose extensible editor for programmers. |
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Utilities |
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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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Update your system online. |
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Print Manager |
Displays printers and documents in the printer queues. |
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Enables you to access the command line. |
The following table lists the panel applications of the Java Desktop System.
Category |
Panel Application |
Description |
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Accessories |
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A calendar server client to manage your appointments and tasks. |
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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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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. |
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Actions |
Find Files |
Opens the Search tool. |
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 out of your current session. |
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Run |
Opens the Run Application dialog. |
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Screenshot |
Enables you to take screenshots. |
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Show Desktop |
Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop. |
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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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Enables you to access web search utilities and provides quick access to websites you previously accessed. |
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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 |
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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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Provides a method of switching between software components
that enables you to enter text in ways other than typing on a keyboard. |
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Shows the status of the keyboard accessibility features. |
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Enables you to indicate 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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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. |
Evolution
is an advanced personal
information management system that integrates with email and calendar servers. Evolution
contains the following components:
Component |
Description |
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Calendar |
Enables you to schedule appointments. |
Contacts |
Enables you to create an address book of your contacts. |
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Enables you to compose, send, receive, and manage email messages. |
Summary |
Provides an overview of your day. Summary displays an overview of your email messages, appointments, meetings, and tasks. |
Tasks |
Enables you to manage the work tasks that you perform. |
Connectors |
Enables you to connect to mail and calendar servers. |
Evolution
includes the following
features and benefits:
Feature |
Benefit |
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Versatility |
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Compatibility |
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Integration |
Public interfaces to
the core functionality of |
Scalability |
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Click Launch, then choose Email and Calendar.
Alternatively, click Launch, then choose Launch -> Applications -> Internet -> Email and Calendar.
When you start Evolution
for the first time,
the Evolution Setup Assistant
is displayed. The Evolution Setup Assistant
guides you through the initial configuration
process for Evolution
. In the initial configuration
process, you perform the following actions:
Enter identity information.
Create an email account, that is, configure how to receive email, configure how to send email, and provide a name for the account.
Select your time zone.
Import data from other applications.
You can access Help for Evolution
from within
the Evolution
application.
The StarOffice
suite of Office
applications runs on multiple operating systems, including Linux, Solaris,
and Windows. StarOffice
contains the following
applications:
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Graphics
Database Capabilities
StarOffice
includes the following features
and benefits:
Feature |
Benefit |
---|---|
Supports XML file formats |
You can create, manage, and access complex documents and web pages. |
Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) |
Familiar interface concepts require minimal retraining. |
Built on open standards and OpenOffice.org open source code |
You are not locked into proprietary formats. |
You can start StarOffice
in the following
ways:
Double-click the StarOffice
icon
on the desktop background.
Click Launch, then choose StarOffice 7.
Click Launch, then choose Launch -> Applications -> Office.
StarOffice
contains sample documents and
templates to help you create documents. To access these templates and documents,
choose File -> New -> Templates and Documents.
Choose File -> AutoPilot to create user-defined templates, for example, for faxes, presentations or web pages that you can use as a basis for further documents.
You can access Help for StarOffice
from within
each of the following StarOffice
applications:
Category |
Application |
Description |
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Office |
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Enables you to create presentations. |
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Enables you to create spreadsheets. |
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Enables you to create text documents. |
To open a file previously created by StarOffice, click Launch, then choose StarOffice 7. From the Templates and Documents — My Documents dialog, highlight the folder where the file is located. For example, if your file is located in My Documents folder, click on the My Documents icon and a list of your folders and files is displayed in the Title pane. Locate the file that you want and double-click on the file.
Mozilla
is a powerful, cross-platform
browser that integrates a wide variety of features. Mozilla
provides enterprise functionality in one powerful application suite that enables
you to do the following:
Surf the Internet.
Communicate with colleagues.
Participate in discussion groups.
Create dynamic web pages.
Mozilla
includes the following
features and benefits:
Feature |
Benefit |
---|---|
Powerful browsing capabilities |
Increases productivity thanks to streamlined and efficient browsing. |
Sophisticated navigation and filtering |
Saves time by managing and directing incoming mail messages to where you want them to go. Fast and efficient streamlined searches and more secured privacy. |
Advanced JavaScript controls |
Enables you to save and publish web documents created in Composer to a server of your choice in just a few clicks. |
Tabbed browsing |
You can view multiple websites on tabbed pages within a single browser window. |
Click Launch, then choose Web Browser. Alternatively, click Launch, then choose Applications -> Internet -> Web Browser.
You can access Help for Mozilla
from within
the Mozilla
application.
Java technology provides a multi-platform development environment and supports many platforms, from servers, to cell phones, to smart cards. Java technology unifies business infrastructure to create a seamless, secure, networked platform for users.
Java
includes the following features and
benefits: