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|[[Image:Fedora-panel-logo.png]] ||The ''Kickoff Application Launcher'' opens Favorites, Applications, Computer Places, Recently Used Items, and Desktop Sessions. | |[[Image:Fedora-panel-logo.png]] ||The ''Kickoff Application Launcher'' opens ''Favorites, Applications, Computer Places, Recently Used Items,'' and ''Desktop Sessions.'' | ||
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|[[Image:Devices-mounted.png]] ||Shows ''Mounted Devices'', such as a usb memory stick. Rolling your mouse over the icon displays the devices. | |[[Image:Devices-mounted.png]] ||Shows ''Mounted Devices'', such as a usb memory stick. Rolling your mouse over the icon displays the devices. | ||
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|[[Image:Work-spaces.png]] ||Four ''Workspaces'' are configured by default in the ''Desktop Switcher Panel.'' Clicking on one of the faded workspaces will change to that workspace. Or you can use the shortcut keys by pressing '''[Alt] +[F2] ''' | |[[Image:Work-spaces.png]] ||Four ''Workspaces'' are configured by default in the ''Desktop Switcher Panel.'' Clicking on one of the faded workspaces will change to that workspace. Or you can use the shortcut keys by pressing '''[Alt] +[F2] ''' which takes you to Virtual Desktop number 2, '''[Alt] +[F3] ''' takes you to Desktop number 3, and so on. | ||
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|[[Image:Calendar.png]] ||Click this icon to bring up the ''Calendar''. Double clicking the | |[[Image:Calendar.png]] ||Click this icon to bring up the ''Calendar''. Double clicking the ''Clock'' also opens the ''Calendar.'' <!-- on the right hand side of this panel provides access to a calender which, when a date is double clicked, opens the Evolution personal information manager. Clicking the current username, which is located next to the clock, presents a list of available users to which you can quickly switch by clicking on them with the left mouse button. --> | ||
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|[[Image:Notifier.png]] ||The ''Notifier'' shows the clipboard, applications that are open, and current functions such as updates or downloads, and network connections. | |[[Image:Notifier.png]] ||The ''Notifier'' shows the clipboard, applications that are open, and current functions such as updates or downloads, and network connections. | ||
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|[[Image:Clock-digital.png]] ||The ''Clock'' can be reconfigured with a right mouse click. | |[[Image:Clock-digital.png]] ||The ''Clock'' can be reconfigured with a right mouse click. | ||
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|[[Image:Plasma-panel.png]] || Clicking on the ''Plasma'' icon lets you add widgets and configure the panels. There is another '' Plasma'' icon in the top right corner of the desktop that functions the same. | |[[Image:Plasma-panel.png]] || Clicking on the ''Plasma'' icon lets you add ''widgets'' and ''configure'' the panels. There is another '' Plasma'' icon in the top right corner of the desktop that functions the same. These icons light up when you roll you mouse over them. | ||
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{{Admon/tip | Use the key combination [Alt] +[Tab] to switch between open windows. | Holding down the '''[Alt] ''' key while you tap the '''[Tab] ''' key allows you to cycle through all open applications.}} | {{Admon/tip | Use the key combination [Alt] +[Tab] to switch between open windows. | Holding down the '''[Alt] ''' key while you tap the '''[Tab] ''' key allows you to cycle through all open applications.}} | ||
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|[[User Guide - Tour of the GNOME Desktop| Previous Page - Tour of the GNOME Desktop]] ||[[User Guide| Table of Contents]] ||[[User Guide - Tour of the Xfce Desktop| Next Page - Tour of the Xfce Desktop]] | |[[User Guide - Tour of the GNOME Desktop| Previous Page - Tour of the GNOME Desktop]] ||[[User Guide| Table of Contents]] ||[[User Guide - Tour of the Xfce Desktop| Next Page - Tour of the Xfce Desktop]] | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 16 March 2009
This chapter introduces the KDE desktop in Fedora 10. It is easier to explain how to use the desktop throughout this guide after explaining some of the common terminology used with the KDE desktop.
The KDE Desktop
If Fedora 10 was installed from the KDE Live CD, KDE is the default installed desktop. If you installed Fedora 10 from the Fedora DVD image, GNOME is the default and KDE is available as an option. If you wish, you can skip this section and go directly to the Tour of the GNOME Desktop or the Tour of the Xfce Desktop .
The KDE desktop has two distinct areas. From top to bottom, the areas are:
- The desktop area
- The KDE panel
The layout and location of these items can be customized, but the term used for each of them remains the same.
The desktop area is the large space where windows are displayed. The Trash icon is located in the top left corner of this area; users more familiar with Microsoft Windows may equate this to the Recycle Bin.
The KDE Panel is located at the bottom, and spans the entire width of the screen. It features the K menu and application launchers, displays the running applications as buttons, and gives access to the workplace switcher and the clock.
The following sections discuss the KDE desktop area and the KDE panel in further detail.
The KDE Desktop Area
Before any additional icons are added to it, the desktop area is fairly empty and contains only the Home folder and Trash icon.
Right-clicking on the desktop presents a menu of actions related to the desktop area. For example, selecting Configure Desktop lets you change the desktop background, configure the desktop behavior, or set a screen saver.
The KDE Panel (Kicker)
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