2.11 Other Useful Programs

In addition to the programs already discussed, like applets you can add to a panel, NLD also includes additional programs that can help you complete your work (listed in the following table).

When you mouse over an application in the menu, a brief overview of the program is displayed. For more information about a program, see the program's Help.

Table 5 Additional NLD Programs

Program Grouping

Program

Description

Accessories

Calculator

Performs simple and advanced calculations.

 

Dictionary

Looks up words online.

 

File Manager

Displays and accesses documents and folders onyour system.

 

Find Files

Finds documents and folders on your computer.

 

Text Editor

Creates and edits simple text files.

Graphics

Diagram Editor

Creates and edits simple diagrams and flowcharts.

 

GIMP Image Editor

Creates, edits, and composes graphics.

 

Thumbnail Image Browser

Displays and organizes your images.

Internet

Citrix ICA Client

Establishes a session with a Citrix server.

 

Instant Messenger

Sends instant messages using Gaim.

 

IRC Client

Collaborates with others on an InternetRelay Chat network.

 

NetWork Selector

Selects a different network device onyour computer.

 

Video Conferencing

Communicates with others using audio/video-conferencing.

System Tools

Archive Files

Creates, displays, modifies, or unpacks.tar, .zip, and .tgz files.