<> <> <> <> ''As of 2011/05 Ubuntu 8.04 Desktop is no longer supported, this page is being updated for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Desktop'' ||<>|| = Introduction = Brief description of items in the '''System''' -> '''Administration''' menu. = List of Administration applications = * '''Computer Janitor''' - This application allows you find and remove software packages you may no longer need. It also suggests configuration changes which might benefit you. * '''Disk Utility''' - This allows you to manage attached Hard Disk Drives and CD/DVD Drives. * '''Keyring Manager''' - Stores keys for wifi, etc. * '''Language Support''' - Install/remove language support for many different languages. * '''Login Window''' - Configure your login. Under the 'Security' tab there is an option for enabling automatic login for a given user. Be warned against automatic login, and other security risks!. Download additional login windows from [[http://art.gnome.org/themes/gdm_greeter/|art.gnome.org]]. * '''Networking''' - Configure your network (this may become largely redundant if you connect via another tool). * '''Network Tools''' - Ping, traceroute, etc. * '''Printing''' - Add, configure, remove printers. * '''Services''' - Start and stop services/daemons from running in the background. * '''Shared Folders''' - Share folders on your network and the Internet. * '''Software Sources''' - Configure software repositories. * '''Synaptic Package Manager''' - Program and application installer. (See also: InstallingSoftware). * '''System Log''' - Log viewer for various logfiles detailing activity on your machine. * '''System Monitor''' - Keep an eye on system processes running, resources being used, and your filesystem. See also: System Monitor applet. * '''Time and Date''' - Set date/time, select time zone, configure syncronisation with Internet clock servers. * '''Update Manager''' - Checks for software updates. Equivalent to 'sudo apt-get update', then 'sudo apt-get upgrade' in Terminal. * '''Users and Groups''' - Add/remove and configure users and privileges. Also manage groups. (See also: [[http://rofi.pinchito.com/eiciel/|Eiciel)]]. ---- CategorySystem CategoryAdministration