Ubuntu Basics

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Using the File Browser

• saving files to the Documents folder
• creating new folders in the file browser
• copy and paste (drag/drop) files from one folder to another folder

Using the gEdit text editor

• creating and saving a simple text file.
• save the text file to the user's Documents folder.
• using the multiple tabs in gEdit to view/edit multiple text documents.

Key board hot-keys

• copy/paste via Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V
• cut/paste via Ctrl-X and Ctrl-V
• switching between multiple running aps via Alt-Tab
• logging off, shutting down, or task manager via Ctrl-Alt_Del

Using the Mozilla web browser

• searching for sites via Google
• saving bookmarks (e.g., creating bookmark folders)
• using multiple tabs to show multiple websites

Creating a gMail account

• using gMail (sending receiving email; creating contacts)

Using Evolution

• what is Evolution
  • setting up your gMail account in Evolution
  • setting up your gMail calendar in Evolution