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Unity, the Ubuntu 12.04 user interface, can run on 3D-mode or 2D-mode. The 3D mode is only available when sufficient drives are in use, and when a graphics card, with sufficiently fast 3D-functionality, is in use. If necessary, the operating system will automatically attempt to use the 2D-mode. | Unity, the Ubuntu 12.04 user interface, can run on 3D-mode or 2D-mode. The 3D mode is only available when sufficient drives are in use, and when a graphics card, with sufficiently fast 3D-functionality, is in use. If necessary, the operating system will automatically attempt to use the 2D-mode. | ||
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To install software, use the softwarecenter. The softwarecenter program can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2”, typing “softwarecenter”, and pressing enter. | To install software, use the softwarecenter. The softwarecenter program can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2”, typing “softwarecenter”, and pressing enter. | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 19 July 2013
Client machine
Introduction This wiki provides a shallow description of certain functions that are a part of the operating system Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
User Interface
Unity, the Ubuntu 12.04 user interface, can run on 3D-mode or 2D-mode. The 3D mode is only available when sufficient drives are in use, and when a graphics card, with sufficiently fast 3D-functionality, is in use. If necessary, the operating system will automatically attempt to use the 2D-mode. /** Ubuntu Unity *\
Software
To install software, use the softwarecenter. The softwarecenter program can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2”, typing “softwarecenter”, and pressing enter. /** Ubuntu softwarecenter *\
Monitor settings
There are three different monitor configurations that are handy to know about.
1. Laptop/Laptop with additional screen
2. Stationary/Stationary with additional screen
3. Projector
There are also two different display modes to choose from when an additional screen is available.
1. Extended display
2. Clone display
Ubuntu automatically detects the mointors in use. /** Display Configuration*\
Printing
Network Printers
Printing from Ubuntu client machines is done the same manner as on other client machines
1. Choose the function “print” in the program you are using.
2. Choose a printer.
3. Locate the printer and swipe your card.
Local Printers
It is possible to use local printers for some Ubuntu clients, mainly laptops, via CUPS’s administrator tools. This is a graphic tool that runs via the web browser, and can be reached by going to http://127.0.0.1:631.
