1. Chapter 3 Working With Unity
Ubuntu Unleashed
Chapter 3
Working With Unity

2. 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

3. 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”

4. Using Unity – The Desktop

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. DOL and CCBY