The Desktop

Table of Contents

2. The Basics

Logging In and Logging Out

Logging in Graphically

Logging in via the Command Line

Logging Out

Getting Help

User Manuals

Context and “What's This” Help

Mailing Lists, Newsgroups and IRC

More Resources

Windows, How To Work Them

Basic Window Management

Advanced Window Management

Using Multiple Desktops

The File Manager

Introduction

Folders

The Navigation Panel (aka “The Sidebar”)

Icons

Links and Shortcuts

The Trash

3. The Panel and the Desktop

Kicker, the KDE Panel

Configuring Kicker

Customizing the icons on the panel

Adding extras and applets

The System Tray

Removing Panel Items

The Taskbar

Using the Clipboard

The Selection

The Clipboard

More Advanced Clipboard Use

Related Information

4. Programs and Documents

Launching Programs

Controlling Programs

Opening and Saving Files

The File Dialog

Configuring Programs

Application Configuration

Configuring Keyboard Shortcuts

Configuring Notifications

Configuring Toolbars