Summary

In this chapter you've learned how to start using the core features of your new desktop. The concepts you have learned here should allow you to perform most of the day-to-day tasks when using your computer and provide a base from which to explore the other applications that are installed on your system. This solid grounding in the desktop paves the way for you to meander through the rest of the book, learning about the more advanced uses of your new system and exploring the enormous flexibility that Ubuntu provides.

Always remember that there is a wealth of help and documentation available online. If you ever find yourself stuck, take a look at the Ubuntu Web site at www.ubuntu.com/ or the Ubuntu documentation at http://help.ubuntu.com/ and make use of the forums, wiki, mailing lists, and IRC channels.