Thank you for choosing the Novell® Linux Desktop (NLD). This manual is designed to introduce you to the KDE graphical desktop environment and show you how to configure it to meet your personal needs and preferences. It also introduces you to several programs and services, including office programs such as OpenOffice.org, Web browsers, file managers, scanning tools, and image editing tools. This guide is intended for users who have some experience using a graphical desktop environment such as Macintosh*, Windows*, or other Linux* desktops.
This guide is divided into the following sections:
This guide is intended for NLD users using the KDE desktop.
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