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When you open a program in Ubuntu (such as a web browser or a text editor\dash see \chaplink{ch:default-applications} for more information on using programs)\dash a \emph{window} will appear on your desktop. If you have used another operating system before, such as Microsoft Windows or Mac \acronym{OS~X}, you are probably familiar with the concept of a ``window''\dash the box that appears on your screen when you start a program. In Ubuntu, the top part of a window (the \emph{titlebar}) will have the title of the window in the center, and three buttons in the top left corner. From left to right, these buttons \emph{close}, \emph{minimize}, and \emph{maximize} the window. Additionally, you can right-click anywhere on the titlebar for a list of other window management options.
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\noindent To \emph{close} a window, click on the ``$\times$'' in the upper left corner of the window\dash this will be the first button on the left-hand side. Immediately to the right of this is a downward-pointing arrow that is used to \emph{minimize} the window to the bottom panel of your desktop. Once minimized the window will no longer be visible, but its corresponding button in the bottom panel will remain, indicating the program is still running in the background. Clicking this button will \emph{restore} the window to its original position. Finally, the right-most button of this group will \gls{maximize} the window, making it fill the entire screen. Clicking this button again will return the window to its original size.
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To move a window around the workspace, place the mouse pointer over the window's titlebar, then click and drag the window while continuing to hold down the left mouse button. \marginnote{You can also move a window by holding the \keystroke{Alt} key and dragging the window} To resize a window, place the pointer on an edge or corner of the window so that it turns into a larger arrow, the resize icon. You can then click and drag to resize the window.
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There are at least three ways in Ubuntu to switch between open windows in a workspace. You can find the window on the bottom panel taskbar and click to bring it up on the screen, or you can use \keystroke{Alt+Tab} to select the window you wish to work on. Hold down the \keystroke{Alt} key, and keep pressing the \keystroke{Tab} button until the window you're looking for appears in the popup. If the window is visible on your screen, you can click any portion of it to raises it above all other windows.
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\marginnote{See \chaplink{ch:default-applications} for more information about the included applications.} Other programs in \menu{Accessories} include the \application[CD/DVD Creator@\acronym{CD}/\acronym{DVD} Creator]{\acronym{CD}/\acronym{DVD} Creator}, \application{gedit} Text Editor (similar to Windows' Notepad and Mac \acronym{OS X}'s TextEdit), \application{Search for Files} (we'll discuss that later), and \application{Take Screenshot}, which allows you to take a picture of your desktop screen. \marginnote{Another way to take a screenshot is to press \keystroke{PrtSc}.}
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\marginnote{Learn more about the \application{Ubuntu Software Center} in \chaplink{ch:software-management}.} At the very bottom of the \menu{Applications} menu is the \application{Ubuntu Software Center}. This application gives you access to a library of software that you can download. When you open the \application{Ubuntu Software Center}, the main screen is similar to your \menu{Applications} menu, for easy searching. If you know the name of the program you're looking for, just type the name into the \textfield{search box} in the top right. The \application{Ubuntu Software Center} keeps track of programs that are installed on your computer. If you're simply curious as to what is available, you can explore the software available using the categories listed on the left side of the window.
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\marginnote{See \chaplink{ch:hardware} for more information on setting up Ubuntu.} The \menu{System} menu, located on the top panel, contains two important sub-menus. These sub-menus, \menu{Preferences} and \menu{Administration}, allow you to make modifications to Ubuntu's appearance, as well as the way it functions. Through the \menu{System} menu, you can also open the \application{Ubuntu Help Center} (\application{Help and Support}), find out more about your \acronym{GNOME} desktop environment (\application{About GNOME}), and find out more about Ubuntu in general (\application{About Ubuntu}).
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\marginnote{Most of the applications in the \menu{System \then Administration} menu will prompt you to enter your user password when you launch them. Some applications will require you to click a button to unlock it. Press this button, and enter your password. After entering your password you gain increased privileges. This is a security feature to make sure that only authorized people are allowed to change system settings. To learn more about security in Ubuntu, see \chaplink{ch:security}.} The \menu{Administration} sub-menu contains programs you can use to monitor computer performance, change disk partitions, activate third-party drivers, manage all installed printers, and manage how your computer receives updates from Ubuntu. This sub-menu also has the \application{Synaptic Package Manager} for locating and downloading software packages. This is a more technical alternative to \application{Ubuntu Software Center} and should be used by power users.
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There are two ways to locate files on your computer. You can use the \application{Search for Files} tool in the \menu{Applications} \then {Accessories}. You can also use the \menu{Places} menu on the top panel. See the section below about the \seclink{sec:nautilus} for more details.
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\marginnote{You should open the example content to see how different types of files are displayed in Ubuntu.} You will also see a link named Examples. Double-click on that link to open a folder containing example documents, spreadsheets, and multimedia files. You will note be able to edit them. If you want to edit them move them to you home folder.
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