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By default, Ubuntu uses the Gnome desktop, which at first glance appears spare and bare-bones to old-time Windows users. Where, for example, are all the desktop icons? Unnecessary, because a very useful taskbar across the top of the screen offers quick access to launching programs, browsing the hard disk and network, and exploring the system and changing system preferences.
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