Using the Corel LINUX desktop
When you log in to Corel LINUX, the desktop automatically displays on your screen. The desktop provides your workspace. You can expand your workspace using multiple desktops. For example, instead of cluttering one desktop using many applications simultaneously, you can use one desktop for writing or programming, another for reading and composing email, and another for reading Help files. Desktops are virtual in that they let you extend the desktop workspace beyond the area immediately visible on your computer screen.
A desktop contains two main components: the Panel and the Desktop Window. The Panel helps you organize and manage your workspace. Use the Panel to
start applications
access open applications
access virtual desktops
You can customize the Panel by changing its location on the desktop. For information about customizing the Panel, see "Customizing the Panel."
The Desktop Window lets you display and use applications. When you start an application, the Desktop Window displays the application in an Application Window.
You can also place desktop shortcuts on the Desktop Window. Desktop shortcuts are icons that let you quickly open folders and applications on your computer. By default, the Corel LINUX desktop provides shortcut icons to folders, such as the Trash, your home directory, and printing. For information about creating desktop shortcuts, see "Creating a shortcut on the desktop."
The following illustration displays areas of the Corel LINUX desktop including, 1) desktop shortcuts, 2) Panel, and 3) the Desktop Window.
Corel LINUX is a multiuser system. This means that another user can log you out of your desktop session or access your work when you are away from your computer. There are features that let you protect your work when you are not at your computer.