Basic Desktop Elements

When KDE first appears, it displays the desktop in the default configuration, shown in Figure 3.1. There are two basic screen components to be it aware of—the Desktop and the Panel.

Figure 3.1. The default KDE desktop configuration.

The Desktop

The Desktop is the main working area of the KDE 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. Think of the Desktop area in the same way that you think of an actual ...

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