Using Linux


Using the Desktop

After you logged in, you will see a screen that looks like:

Desktop



This is the KDE desktop which consists of a few important parts.

Start button The start button. Click this button for a menu from which you can start all the applications you will need.
File manager icon The file manage icon. Click this for the file manager which shows your files on the hard disk.
Terminal icon The terminal (konsole) icon. Click this to open a terminal window. This will be discussed in the next section.
Destop nagivator buttons The desktop navigator buttons. Click these to switch between the four "virtual desktops". Each desktop can contain its own windows.

When you leave the computer, choose Logout from the start menu.


Next: Using the Terminal