To Turn Off the Desktop

The file manager contains a preference that enables users to use Nautilus to manage the desktop. You can disable the desktop to improve performance. However, if you disable the desktop, you cannot do the following:

• Use the Desktop menu.

• Use the file manager to change the pattern or color of the desktop background.

• Use the desktop objects, such as Trash. The desktop objects are not displayed on the desktop.

To disable the desktop, run the following command:

# gconftool-2 --type bool --set /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop false