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== The Ubuntu GNOME Desktop ==
Once you have entered a valid user name and password the login process will initiate and the Ubuntu GNOME Desktop will load. The amount of time it takes before the desktop appears will depend on a variety of factors, not the least of which are is the computer's processor speed and memory resources. The more memory installed in the system and the faster the processor, the quicker the desktop will appear. The following figure shows a new, unaltered Ubuntu desktop immediately after a successful log in.
The ''Application'' menu provides access to the applications installed in on the system. This menu also includes an option to add or remove additional applications.
The ''Places'' menu provides a list of locations which, when selected, are opened in file browser windows. Available locations include devices (such as disk or CD/DVD Drives), the current user's home folder and other systems on the network. The ''System'' menu provides options for configuring the system and desktop environment (including factors such as desktop theme and screen resolution).