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A link is a special type of file that points to another file or folder. When you perform
an action on a link, the action is performed on the file or folder the link points to. When
you delete a link, you delete only the link file, not the file that the link points to.
To create a link on the desktop to a folder or a file, access the object in question in File
Manager by right-clicking the object and then clicking Make Link. Drag the link from
the File Manager window and drop it onto the desktop.
1.3.1 Default Desktop Icons
To remove an icon from the desktop, simply drag it onto the trash can. However, be
careful with this option: if you move folder or file icons to the trash can, the actual data
is deleted. If the icons only represent links to a file or to a directory, only the links are
deleted.
NOTE
You cannot move the Home icon to the trash.
1.3.2 Desktop Menu
Right-clicking an empty spot on the desktop displays a menu with various options.
Click Create Folder to create a new folder. Create a launcher icon for an application
with Create Launcher. Provide the name of the application and the command for
starting it, then select an icon to represent it. You can also change the desktop back-
ground and align desktop icons.
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