Getting Started with the GNOME Desktop1novdocx (ENU) 01 February 2006151Getting Started with the GNOMEDesktopThis chapter assists you in becoming familiar with the conventions, layout, and common tasks ofSUSE ® Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) with the GNOME desktop. If you have not yet installedSLED, see the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Quick Start (http://www.novell.com/documentation/nld/qsnld/data/brmch9i.html).• Section 1.1, “Starting SLED,” on page 15• Section 1.2, “Logging Out,” on page 16• Section 1.3, “Desktop Basics,” on page 17• Section 1.4, “Accessing Folders and Files,” on page 20• Section 1.5, “Opening or Creating Documents with OpenOffice.org,” on page 29• Section 1.6, “Exploring the Internet,” on page 29• Section 1.7, “E-mail and Calendering,” on page 29• Section 1.8, “Moving Text between Applications,” on page 29• Section 1.9, “Other Useful Programs,” on page 30• Section 1.10, “Obtaining Software Updates,” on page 301.1 Starting SLEDWhen you start SLED, you are prompted to enter your username and password. This is the usernameand password you created when you installed SLED. If you did not install SLED, check with yoursystem administrator for the username and password.The login has three menu items:• Login Prompt: Enter your username and password to log in.• Session: Specify the desktop to run during your session. If other desktops are installed, theyappear in the list.• Actions: Perform a system action, such as shut down the computer, reboot the computer, orconfigure the Login Manager.• Section 1.1.1, “What Is a Session?,” on page 15• Section 1.1.2, “Switching Desktops,” on page 16• Section 1.1.3, “Locking Your Screen,” on page 161.1.1 What Is a Session?A session is the period of time from when you log in to when you log out. The login screen offersseveral login options. For example, you can select the language of your session so that text thatappears in the SLED interface is presented in that language.
