openSUSE 10.2

Chapter 1. Getting Started with the GNOME Desktop / 1.10. Other Useful Programs
	1.9. Moving Text between Applications		1.11. Obtaining Software Updates

1.10. Other Useful Programs

In addition to the programs already discussed, like applets you can add to a panel, the system also includes additional programs, organized in categories in the Application Browser. To access the programs, open the Application Browser by clicking ComputerMore Applications, then browse through the categories to see which applications are available. Categories include the following:

Table 1.10. Applications

Category	Types of Programs
New Applications	Newly installed applications
Applications	Applications for browsing files and other uses
Development	Web development, MONO documentation, sharing files between computers
Edutainment	Educational games and applications
Games	Card games, arcade favorites, and puzzles
Graphics	Image viewers and editors, drawing programs, photo browsers, scanning programs
Internet	Applications for browsing the Internet and your computer’s file system
Multimedia	Music players, CD database, video editors, CD and DVD burners, volume controllers, and other audio and video applications
Office	Word processors and text editors, spreadsheets, presentation software, database software, project management utilities, PDF reader, personal information managers, calendars
System	Applications for configuring and managing your system
Utilities	System customization, search configuration, calculators, and other tools

Following chapters in this guide describe some of the more commonly used applications.