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Getting Started with the
GNOME Desktop
This section describes the conventions, layout, and common tasks of the GNOME
desktop as implemented in your product.
GNOME is an easy-to-use graphical interface that can be customized to meet your
needs and personal preferences. This section describes the default configuration of
GNOME. If you or your system administrator modifies the defaults, some aspect might
be different, such as appearance or keyboard shortcuts.
1.1 Logging In and Selecting a
Desktop
If more than one user account is configured on your computer, generally all users must
authenticate—unless Auto Login is enabled for a specific user. Auto login lets a user
automatically log in to the desktop environment when the system starts. This feature
can be enabled or disabled during installation or at any time using the YaST User
Management module. For more information, refer to Chapter 9, Managing Users with
YaST (↑Deployment Guide). If your computer is running in a network environment and
you are not the only person using the machine, you are usually prompted to enter your
username and password when you start the system. If you did not set up the system and
user account yourself, check with your system administrator for your username and
password.
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