Introduction to Nautilus File Manager

The Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. Nautilus enables you to do the following:

• Display your files and folders.

• Manage your files and folders.

• Run scripts.

• Customize your files and folders.

Nautilus also manages the desktop. The desktop lies behind all of the other components in your desktop environment. The desktop is an active component of the user interface.

Nautilus windows enable you to display and manage your files and folders. You can open a Nautilus window in any of the following ways:

• Double-click on the Home object on the desktop.

• Choose Applications -> Home Folder.

• Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. Choose New Window.

The Nautilus window displays the contents of your home location in the view pane.