Linux Desktop 101: Lesson 1: Getting Started On Your Linux Desktop

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Linux Desktop 101 Lesson 1: Getting Started On Your Linux Desktop From Juergen Haas, your Guide to Linux A basic step-by-step guide for new Linux desktop users, from logging in, starting the graphical desktop, to Using the window manager, to logout and shutdown. Screen shots are included. Logging In on Linux Desktop Logging In on Linux Desktop The user login procedure is necessary to identify yourself to the system. The system allows multiple users to use it concurrently and so it has to be able to identify a user in order to grant them the necessary privileges and rights to use the system and applications. Starting the Linux Graphical Desktop Starting the Linux Graphical Desktop If you have logged in from the graphical login screen, the graphical desktop will be started automatically for you. The graphical desktop presents a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the user to interact with the system and run applications. Using the Mouse on the Linux Desktop Using the Mouse on the Linux Desktop Proper usage of the mouse is essential in order to have a rewarding and productive experience on the graphical desktop. Main Components of the Linux Desktop Main Components of the Linux Desktop There are 3 main components on the desktop: The Menu System, the Panel, the Desktop itself. Using the Window Manager on Linux Using the Window Manager on Linux An interactive application that is run on the graphical desktop, is usually displayed inside a window. This window can be accessed and manipulated using the window manager. The Titlebar on Linux The Titlebar on Linux When an application is started an application window opens and a frame (see figure above) is placed around the window of the application. The top edge of the frame has a titlebar that contains the title of the application. Manipulating the Window on Linux Manipulating the Window on Linux Some basic instructions to manipulate the windowing system are given here. Logout and Shutdown Linux Logout and Shutdown Linux To end this lesson, you can exit your session on the desktop by performing what is known as a logout. This email is written by: Juergen Haas Linux Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Linux Desktop 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement