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4. Migrating to Linux from Windows®/Mac OS X®
Where's my...?
Start Menu
Applications
Control Panel/System Preferences
DOS Shell
Network Neighborhood
C: Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
My Documents
A Brave New World!
A Multi-User Environment
Multiple Tasking
Multiple Desktops
Full Desktop Customization
Thousands of Free Applications
No More Reboots!
5. Linux for Beginners
Introduction
The Bootloader Menu
Getting Ready for your Session
Beginning your Session
Identifying Yourself
The First Time Wizard
Some Notes About Security
Using your Graphical Environment
The Mandrake Linux Desktop
Accessing Programs
Opening a Window on the Desktop
Managing Windows and Desktops
Personalizing your Desktop
Closing your Session
6. Where to Get Documentation
The Documentation Included with Mandrake Linux
MandrakeSoft's Own Documentation
The Man Pages
Info Pages
HOWTOs
The /usr/share/doc Directory
Internet
Web Sites Devoted to GNU/Linux
Mailing Lists
Newsgroups
General Guidelines for Solving a Problem under Mandrake Linux
Search the Internet
Mailing Lists and Newsgroups Archives
Questions to Mailing Lists and Newsgroups
Directly Contacting the Person in Charge
Mandrake Business Services
7. Using KDE
Discovering the K Desktop Environment
The Desktop
The Panel
Virtual Desktops
Personalizing your Desktop
Changing your Desktop's Appearance
Managing Desktop Icons
KDE Help System
KDE Sessions
8. Using GNOME
GNOME Overview
GNOME Panel
Desktop Menu
Personalizing GNOME
Configuring your Desktop
Configuring the Panel
Workspace Switcher
Getting Help