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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
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Overview of the desktop
Welcome to Ubuntu 11.10
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A visual introduction to the Unity desktop.
Keyboard shortcuts
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Getting around the desktop using the keyboard.
The Desktop
Change the size of icons in the launcher
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Make the icons in the launcher larger or smaller to suit your preferences.
Launch a restricted guest session
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Let a friend or colleague borrow your computer in a secure manner.
Log out, power off, switch users
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Learn how to leave your user account, by logging out, switching users, and so on.
View appointments in your calendar
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Display your appointments on the calendar at the top of the screen.
What is Unity 2D?
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If your computer's graphics card doesn't support certain features, a more basic version of Unity will be started.
Applications and windows
Pin your favorite apps to the launcher
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Add, move, or remove frequently-used program icons on the launcher.
Switch between windows
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Press
Alt
+
Tab
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Windows and workspaces
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Move and organize your windows.
Files and folders
Files, folders & search
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Searching
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delete files
,
backups
,
removable drives
...
Open files with other applications
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Open files using an application that isn't the default one for that type of file. You can change the default too.
Search for files
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Locate files based on file name and type. Save your searches for later use.
Further Reading
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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
— Ubuntu Desktop Guide