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About This Guide
This manual introduces you to the GNOME graphical desktop environment as imple-
mented in SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop and shows you how to configure it to
meet your personal needs and preferences. It also introduces you to several programs
and services, including office programs such as OpenOffice.org, Web browsers, file
managers, scanning tools, and image editing tools. It is intended for users who have
some experience using a graphical desktop environment such as Macintosh*, Windows*,
or other Linux desktops.
The manual is subdivided into the following parts:
GNOME Desktop
Get to know your GNOME desktop and learn how to cope with basic and daily
tasks, using the central GNOME applications and some small utilities. Get an im-
pression of the possibilities GNOME offers to modify and individualize your
desktop according to your needs and wishes.
Office and Collaboration
Use the office and collaboration software your SUSE Linux Enterprise offers, such
as the OpenOffice.org suite, several e-mailing and calendaring programs, and ap-
plications for online conversations. Also find vital information concerning the
management and exchange of data on your system: how to share files on the net-
work, how to effectively search and encrypt data, and how to manage printers.
Internet
Learn how to use NetworkManager to connect to the Internet. Explore the Internet
applications included in your SUSE Linux Enterprise, such as the Firefox Web
browser, or a news feed reader.
Multimedia
Find topics such as graphics applications, digital cameras, sound applications, and
CD and DVD writers.
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