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Orientation to the Ubuntu GNOME desktop GUI
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