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Unit 2: RedHat Linux Basics
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figure 2.2: the gnome Desktop
Task ”GDM is the GNOME Display Manager, a graphical login program.” Comment.
gnome Basics
GNOME is a powerful but simple desktop environment with a strong focus on usability,
accessibility, and internationalization. GNOME is designed to be usable by everybody, regardless
of technical expertise, disabilitites, or native language. GNOME makes it easy for people to use
their computers.
GNOME provides a comprehensive developer platform that allows developers to create
professional software that is easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. This document provides a
high-level overview of the GNOME platform along with links to detailed documentation on each
part of the platform.
The GNOME Configuration Tool
GConf is the system for storing and retrieving configuration settings in GNOME. GConf consists
of two parts: a client library for accessing settings, and a session daemon which is responsible for
the details of storing and retrieving those settings. Using a daemon allows GConf to use different
storage backends, validate input, and provide simultaneous access to different applications.
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