Java Desktop System Release 3 User Guide

Bottom Edge Panel

The bottom edge panel contains the following items:

Object 

Description  

Launch

Click on this button to display menus and menu items for applications and configuration tools on the Java Desktop System.

Clock

Displays the time and date.  

Show Desktop

 Click on this button to minimize all open windows.

Window List

Displays a button for each window that is open. You can click on a Window List button to minimize and restore windows. 

Notification Area

Displays icons from various applications to indicate activity in the application. 

Workspace Switcher

Displays a visual representation of your workspaces. You can use Workspace Switcher to switch between workspaces.

Volume Control

Displays a button that enables you to control and set the sound level for your system. 

Network Monitor

Displays the status of a network device. 

Input Method Switcher

Displays a button to provide integral and multilingual input method capabilities. This functionality is available only for Java Desktop System on Linux systems.