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Unity, the Ubuntu 12.04 user interface, can run on 3D-mode or 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. | 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. | If necessary, the operating system will automatically attempt to use the 2D-mode. | ||
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To install software, use the | To install software, use the Ubuntu software centre. | ||
The | The software centre program can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2”, typing “software centre”, and pressing enter. | ||
[[Ubuntu Softwarecenter]] | [[Ubuntu Softwarecenter| To learn more about the software center click here.]] | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 19 July 2013
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.
To learn more about Unity click here
Software
To install software, use the Ubuntu software centre. The software centre program can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2”, typing “software centre”, and pressing enter. To learn more about the software center click here.
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. Ubuntu display
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.
