Chapter 3 Working With Unity Ubuntu Unleashed Chapter 3 Working With Unity

Giving Linux a GUI Linux used to be Command Line only That's right, everything had to be typed out – no typos allowed GUI – Graphical User Interface Any interface that allows you to click on icons instead of typing commands X Window System – the GUI for many distro's Gives a foundation for many graphical tools Commonly know as X, or X11R7 Acts like a server in a client/server application Works locally and across a network

Starting X Most common way for Ubuntu – LightDM (Light(weight) Display Manager Provides a graphical login Default on standard desktop installs Text based login Enter username, then password Type “startx”

Using Unity – The Desktop

Using Unity The Launcher Vertical bar on left Items in Launcher are either default programs or running programs (think win taskbar & quicklaunch) Workspace Switcher Bottom of launcher Allows you to switch workspaces

Using Unity Workspaces Think multiple desktops Ctl + Alt + arrow key 4 by default Panels The bar across the top of screen Can add programs to panel Can add more panels to desktop

Configuring Unity Dash – System Settings Change desktop appearance Set up accounts Configure colors, keyboards, displays, etc Smart Scopes Tries to provide a better Dash experience Hones in on what you're searching for

Power Shortcuts Use “special” key (windows key) to open Dash Use Esc key to close it Alt + Tab shows open programs PrtSc (Print Screen) takes a snapshot of current workspace Special key +T opens trash

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