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Tutorial: Getting Started On Your Linux Desktop

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5. Using the Window Manager

An interactive application that is run on the graphical desktop, is usually displayed inside a window. This window can be accessed and manipulated using the window manager.

Click to view screen shot Fig 1.10 An Application Window Frame

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Tutorial: Getting Started On Your Linux Desktop
Table of Content
1. Logging In
2. Starting the Graphical Desktop
3. Using the Mouse on the Desktop
4. Main Components of the Desktop
5. Using the Window Manager
6. The Titlebar
7. Manipulating the Window
8. Logout and Shutdown

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