For 3D support, you can use compositing window manager support provided by Compiz-fusion. Windows are displayed using window animation, allowing windows to wobble, bend, and move in unusual ways. Desktops can also be accessed using 3D tools like the Desktop … Continue reading →

You can right-click anywhere on the empty desktop to display the GNOME desktop menu that includes entries for common tasks, such as creating an application launcher, creating a new folder, or organizing the icon display. Keep in mind that the … Continue reading →

In some cases, you will want to create another way on the desktop to access a file without moving it from its original directory. You can do this either by using a GNOME application launcher icon or by creating a … Continue reading →

Any icon for an item that you drag-and-drop from a file manager window to the desktop also appears on the desktop. However, the default drag-and-drop operation is a move operation. If you select a file in your file manager window … Continue reading →

GNOME Help The GNOME Help browser (Yelp) provides a browser-like interface for displaying the GNOME user’s manual, Man pages, and info documents. You can select it from the System menu (System | Help and Support). It features a toolbar that … Continue reading →