Ubuntu's desktop experience is designed to be as efficient and usable as possible. Here is a short introduction to the different areas:
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The menubar is found at the top left of your screen and is where you go to start applications, find files and customise settings. It is made up of three menus:
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Applications - start applications and find new ones in Software Center
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Places - find files and folders on your computer
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System - customise Ubuntu's settings and find help
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The notification area is found in the top right hand corner of your screen and displays the status of different applications. You can use it to change the volume, change your online status in different applications, and shut down your computer.
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For further reading about getting around your desktop, see the Desktop Overview. |
