no secret that comfortable computer work is almost impossible without this element as the taskbar.Different operating systems of its appearance, functionality and customization (personalization) may vary.In this article, we will focus on the taskbar in OS Ubuntu.
Ubuntu: Taskbar
Its purpose, in this and most other operating systems - this is a quick access to your favorite programs, files and folders, as well as displaying information about running applications.Unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu has two entire taskbar.Each of them has a separate function.
first panel
By default it is on the screen vertically on the left.On it are those tags that you have added yourself to it.
Initially, we'll see a few icons: the entrance to the main menu, the browser default home folder, Ubuntu Software Center, a few applications from the office suite, control system parameters, as well as shopping cart.
In addition, this panel is a button that allows you to change the virtual desktop on one of four possible.Application windows are divided into four operating areas, each of which is a full desktop.Switching between them and carries out the button.This function is a trademark distinction of all systems based on the Linux kernel.
second panel
This horizontal area, by default located at the top edge of the screen.Unlike the first, it has more information than a functional one.Comprising the taskbar of several parts.In the left corner shows the name of the currently open application, moreover, regardless of whether it is deployed on the whole screen or not.Hovering over this area the right of the menu is displayed on this application (in Windows it is located on top of the Open-window).
The same right is part of the so-called system tray.There are icons Internet connection, Bluetooth (if available), the volume, the current time, and a shortcut button to the main parameters of the system.By clicking on one of these icons displays more information and settings related to it.
not work taskbar
Ubuntu One drawback is that it is designed for advanced users who already have experience with a computer.Therefore, those who started familiarity with the virtual world with this operating system can change the inexperience of the parameters responsible for the look of the taskbar and ensure that it will disappear from the screen.If you have a specific problem, do not despair!With a few simple steps, you can return the taskbar to its original state:
1) Open a terminal (you can do a combination of Ctrl-Alt-T).
2) Install dconf-tools with the command sudo apt-get install dconf-tools.
3) Reset all settings command dconf reset -f / org / compiz /.
4) Now restart the desktop shell, writing in the terminal the following: setsid unity.
Done!Now you can again enjoy the standard view of the desktop and the taskbar Ubuntu.
