Installation guide

Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................vii
1. Changes to This Manual .....................................................................................................vii
2. Document Conventions......................................................................................................viii
3. Copying and Pasting Text With X......................................................................................... x
4. Using the Mouse ..................................................................................................................xi
5. We Need Feedback! ............................................................................................................. xi
6. Sign Up for Support .............................................................................................................xi
1. Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.1. Introductory Terms........................................................................................................... 13
1.2. Logging In........................................................................................................................ 14
1.2.1. Graphical Login ................................................................................................ 14
1.2.2. Virtual Console Login....................................................................................... 15
1.3. Graphical Interface........................................................................................................... 16
1.4. Opening a Terminal Window (Shell Prompt) .................................................................. 17
1.5. Creating a User Account.................................................................................................. 17
1.6. Documentation Resources ............................................................................................... 19
1.7. Logging Out..................................................................................................................... 21
1.7.1. Graphical Logout .............................................................................................. 21
1.7.2. Virtual Console Logout..................................................................................... 22
1.8. Shutting Down your Computer ........................................................................................ 22
1.8.1. Graphical Shutdown.......................................................................................... 22
1.8.2. Virtual Console Shutdown ................................................................................ 23
2. The GNOME Desktop Environment........................................................................................... 25
2.1. Introducing GNOME ....................................................................................................... 25
2.2. Finding Help .................................................................................................................... 25
2.3. Using the Desktop............................................................................................................ 25
2.4. Using the Panel ................................................................................................................ 26
2.4.1. Using the Main Menu ...................................................................................... 26
2.4.2. Using Applets.................................................................................................... 27
2.4.3. Adding Icons and Applets to the Panel............................................................. 28
2.4.4. Configuring the GNOME Panel........................................................................ 28
2.5. Using Nautilus ................................................................................................................. 28
2.6. Using the Start Here Icon................................................................................................. 29
2.6.1. Customizing GNOME ...................................................................................... 29
2.6.2. Customizing your System................................................................................. 30
2.7. Logging Out of GNOME ................................................................................................. 31
3. The KDE Desktop Environment.................................................................................................. 33
3.1. Introducing KDE.............................................................................................................. 33
3.2. Setting Up KDE ............................................................................................................... 33
3.3. Finding Help .................................................................................................................... 33
3.4. Using The Desktop .......................................................................................................... 34
3.5. Using The Panel............................................................................................................... 35
3.5.1. Using The K Menu........................................................................................... 36
3.5.2. Using Applets.................................................................................................... 36
3.5.3. Adding Icons and Applets to the Panel............................................................. 38
3.5.4. Configuring the KDE Panel .............................................................................. 38
3.6. Managing Files................................................................................................................. 38
3.6.1. The Navigation Panel........................................................................................ 39
3.7. Customizing KDE............................................................................................................ 40
3.8. Logging Out of KDE ....................................................................................................... 40