Configuring Gnome

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7    |    Intermediate
  • 12 videos | 41m 55s
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Gnome is one of the most used interfaces in Red Hat Enterprise 7 for managing the system. Let's look at the Gnome environment and how to configure some of its properties.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Use gnome to run applications, manage virtual workspaces, and use window control buttons
    Configure gnome menus, panels, and desktop icons, themes, and colors for a better user experience
    Access online help with a web browser or built-in help through gnome
    Explore the file system using the gnome file manager
    Copy, move, delete, and rename files and directories using the gnome file manager
    Create and edit text files from the desktop environment using the gnome editor
  • Login, logoff, lock, and unlock a gnome session as well as power up and down a system
    Use the two default gnome mail clients and configure basic settings to send and receive email
    Work with the network-manager to check the network configuration and explore networks from the file manager
    Describe the roles and differences between xwindows and the gnome desktop enviornment
    Configure system and security settings from the gnome interface
    Switch users on a multiuser system and run multiple desktops for different users

IN THIS COURSE

  • 3m 40s
    Learn how to use Gnome to run applications, manage virtual workspaces, and use window control buttons. FREE ACCESS
  • 3m 1s
    Find out how to configure Gnome menus, panels, and desktop icons, themes, and colors for a better user experience. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Getting Built-in and Online Help
    3m 35s
    In this video, you will learn how to access online help with a web browser or built-in help through GNOME. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Exploring with the File Manager
    4m 50s
    In this video, you will learn how to explore the file system using the GNOME file manager. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Manipulating Files and Directories
    2m 48s
    Learn how to copy, move, delete, and rename files and directories using the Gnome file manager. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Creating and Editing Files
    3m 6s
    In this video, you will create and edit text files from the desktop environment using the Gnome editor. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Performing Login, Logoff, and Power Operations
    2m 36s
    In this video, learn how to login, logout, lock, and unlock a Gnome session as well as power up and down a system. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Configuring Email Clients
    5m 19s
    In this video, learn how to use the two default Gnome mail clients and configure basic settings to send and receive email. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Using Network tools
    2m 53s
    Learn how to work with the network manager to check the network configuration and explore networks from the file manager. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Recognizing the Link between Xwindows and Gnome
    2m 21s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the roles and differences between Xwindows and the Gnome desktop environment. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Configuring System Settings from Gnome
    3m 51s
    In this video, you will learn how to configure system and security settings from the GNOME interface. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Switching Users and/or Desktops
    3m 57s
    To switch users on a multiuser system, follow these steps:1. Open the Activities overview by clicking the Activities button in the top left corner of the screen.2. In the Activities overview, click the Users button.3. A list of user accounts will appear. Click on the account you want to switch to.4. The desktop for that user will appear. FREE ACCESS

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