Basic Desktop Elements
When GNOME first appears, it displays the desktop in the default configuration, shown in Figure 4.3. There are two basic screen components to be aware of—the Desktop and the Panel. A menu is also at the top of the screen, but this is technically a panel.
Figure 4.3. The default GNOME desktop configuration.
The Desktop
The Desktop is the main working area of the GNOME environment. This is the background behind all the other components that run on the screen. In the Desktop area, you place icons for programs, documents, and devices that you work with frequently. This makes these items readily available for access and manipulation. ...
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