Guide:Beginner's Guide

The Launcher
(Windows: Start Menu) The Launcher, also known as the Kickoff launcher, provides a useful way to launch installed programs, search for programs and files, and logoff / shutdown.

Clicking the Launcher's Icon, on the bottom left of the screen, opens the Launcher Menu.

The Task Manager
(Windows: The Taskbar)

The System Tray
(Windows: Notification Area)