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1.9 Other Useful Programs
In addition to the programs already discussed, like
includes additional programs, organized in categories in the Application Browser. To access the
programs, open the Application Browser by clicking Computer > More Applications, then browse
through the categories to see which applications are available. Categories include the following:
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Category
Audio & Video
Browse
Communicate
Development
Games
Images
Office
System
Tools
Following chapters in this guide describe some of the more commonly used applications.
1.10 Obtaining Software Updates
Novell offers important updates and enhancements that help protect your computer and ensure that it
runs smoothly through ZenWorks
the software you have on your computer and to install, update, and remove programs without your
having to track dependencies and resolve conflicts. Contact your system administrator for more
information about how your company is disseminating updates.
To access the update tool, click Computer > More Applications > System > Update Software.
If updates are available, the Zen Update icon appears in the notification area of the bottom panel. In
this case, click the icon to access the update tool.
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SLED Applications
Types of Programs
Music players, CD database, video editors, CD and DVD burners, volume
controllers, and other audio and video applications
Applications for browsing the Internet and your computer's file system
E-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, and other communication tools
Web development, MONO documentation, sharing files between computers
Card games, arcade favorites, and puzzles
Image viewers and editors, drawing programs, photo browsers, scanning
programs
Word processors and text editors, spreadsheets, presentation software, database
software, project management utilities, PDF reader, personal information
managers, calendars
Search tools, system configuration tools, network tools, device managers
System customization, search configuration, calculators, and other tools
®
applets you can add to a
. The Software Update feature is designed to help you manage
panel, SLED also
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