Logging Out; Logging Out Or Switching Users; Restarting Or Shutting Down The Computer; Desktop Basics - Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 10 SP1 - GNOME 23-05-2007 Manual

1.2 Logging Out

When you are finished using the computer, you can log out and leave the system running, or restart
or shut down the computer.

1.2.1 Logging Out or Switching Users

1 Click Computer > Logout.
2 Select one of the following options:
Log out: Logs you out of the current session and returns you to the Login screen.
Switch User: Suspends your session, allowing another user to log in and use the computer.

1.2.2 Restarting or Shutting Down the Computer

1 Click Computer > Shutdown.
2 Select one of the following options:
Shutdown: Logs you out of the current session, then turns off the computer.
Restart: Logs you out of the current session, then restarts the computer.
Sleep: Puts your computer in a temporary state that conserves power. The state of your session
is preserved, however, including all applications you have running and all documents you have
open.
Hibernate: Suspends your session, using no power until the computer is restarted. The state of
your session is preserved, however, including all applications you have running and all
documents you have open.

1.3 Desktop Basics

As with other common desktop products, the main components of the GNOME desktop are icons
that link to files, folders, or programs, as well as the panel at the bottom of the screen (similar to the
Task Bar in Windows). Double-click an icon to start its associated program. Right-click an icon to
access additional menus and options. You can also right-click any empty space on the desktop to
access additional menus for configuring or managing the desktop itself.
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