Getting Started with OpenSolaris/Exploring the OS
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This page will be dedicated to exploring OpenSolaris, and pre-installed software.
The GNOME Desktop
By default, OpenSolaris uses the GNONE 2 desktop. While modern versions of GNOME are generally disliked, version 2 was generally well liked, and as such has since been forked into another desktop environment called MATE.
Here's a guide around the default layout:
Do note that the system menu is where you'll find all of the system, as well as GNONE specific settings. You can also right-click the top and bottom taskbars (here called "panels"), to customise them. You may also wish to double-click on the "Start Here" icon on the desktop.