However, if that same software is installed from outside the repository (such as from a source build, or unmodified binary distribution) it usually wont. In general though, the OS package manager will typically install an environment-appropriate link to software that is installed through that package manager. All of the various desktop environments handle application shortcuts differently, so you'll have to dig through the documentation to figure it out.

There are several competing package management programs, but since Linux is not built around a single desktop environment in the same way that Windows is, there's no quick and dirty way to add shortcuts to a start menu by simply dropping links into a folder like there is on Windows.

One of the bigger drawbacks of Linux based operating systems is the lack of a universal installer and desktop framework. I can't recall which method Ubuntu supports, just look around.Ģ. Some of them have an application on the desktop which allows the user to install the OS to the hard disk drive many others allow the user to select between a LiveCD and Installer at boot time.

It's running from a flash drive in a USB port, but is still faster than Windows running from my HDDġ. Pressing enter without typing a password results in authentication failure. What is the root password? I havent installed it so sdidn't create any passwords. Just has links to some apps, how do I launch apps not listed there?ģ>Is there a way to move this taskbar to the bottom of the screen? Like in Windows?Ĥ>When I do a 'su', it asks for the root password. 1>How do I install it on the usb stick (not HDD), so that i can save files and install apps?Ģ>Where's 'Start'? I have a taskbar like thing on the left side, but no Start on it.

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