SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1

Chapter 1. Getting Started with the GNOME Desktop / 1.17. Other Useful Programs
	1.16. Managing Software Packages and Updates		Chapter 2. Customizing Your Settings

1.17. 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 Computer More Applications, then browse through the categories to see which applications are available. Categories include the following:

Table 1.9. Applications

Category	Types of Programs
Applications	Applications for browsing files and other uses
Audio & Video	Music players, CD database, video editors, CD and DVD burners, volume controllers, and other audio and video applications
Browse	Applications for browsing the Internet and your computer’s file system
Communicate	E-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing, and other communication tools
Games	Card games, arcade favorites, and puzzles
Images	Image viewers and editors, drawing programs, photo browsers, scanning programs
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
Tools	System customization, search configuration, calculators, and other tools
Other	New applications you have added to your system, and the SUSE Help Center

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