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diff --git a/source/gnome.rst b/source/gnome.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7d9ccbb --- /dev/null +++ b/source/gnome.rst @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +===== +Gnome +===== + +In late 2009 OLPC added a more conventional desktop environment called GNOME to its operating system. This is intended for older children and advanced users. + +.. image :: images/Gnome-desktop.jpg + + +Users can switch from Sugar to GNOME through the Switch Desktop option under My Settings. + +.. image :: images/Gnome-control_panel.png + +After selecting the Switch Desktop option another confirmation dialogue with additional information appears. The switch to GNOME can be initiated by clicking the Restart now button. + +.. image :: images/Gnome-confirmation.png + +Switching back to Sugar from GNOME can be done via the Switch to Sugar icon on the GNOME desktop or the Application - System Tools menu and confirming the corresponding message box. + +.. image :: images/Gnome-switch_back.jpg + +Further information about GNOME is available on the `GNOME Web site <http://gnome.org>`_ and its extensive `Help section <https://help.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/stable/>`_. Additional information about how to transfer files from Sugar's Journal to GNOME's Documents folder can be found in the Journal section. + |