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====== Xfce 4.10 Documentation ======

===== Getting Started =====

  * **[[xfce:4.10:getting-started|Starting with Xfce]]**  -- This document gives an overview of the Xfce Desktop Environment and explains how to perform several common tasks. It is meant to be a starting point for anyone who wants to use Xfce and it includes pointers to other sources of information.

  * **[[xfce:4.10:building|Building Xfce]]**  -- It is always recommended to use the packages provided by your distribution, however if you have special needs or you want a detailed description on compiling Xfce yourself, you can find it in this article.

  * **[[/start?do=index|Sitemap]]** -- The sitemap of this wiki gives a good overview of the pages available.

  * **[[4.10:faq|Frequently Asked Question]]** -- Tips and tricks that apply to all Xfce (and GTK+) applications.


  * **[[contribute:|How to contribute]]**  -- Detailed information for new contributors can be found in this section. A more general introduction can be found at the [[http://www.xfce.org/getinvolved|Get Involved]] page on the main website. This section is also the starting point for developers on how to use Git and where to find API documentation.


===== Core Modules =====

  * **[[xfce:xfce4-appfinder:4.10:|Application Finder (xfce4-appfinder)]]** -- Application to quickly run applications and commands.

  * **[[xfce:xfdesktop:4.10:|Desktop Manager (xfdesktop)]] ([[[xfce:xfdesktop:4.11:|4.11]])**  -- Sets the background color or image with optional application menu or icons for minimized applications or launchers, devices and folders.

  * **[[xfce:exo:4.10:|Helper Applications]]**  -- Manage preferred applications and edit .desktop files.

  * **[[xfce:thunar:4.10:|File Manager (thunar)]]**  -- The fast and easy to use file manager for the Xfce Desktop.

  * **[[xfce:xfce4-panel:4.10:|Panel (xfce4-panel)]]**  -- Program launchers, window buttons, applications menu, workspace switcher and more.

  * **[[xfce:xfce4-power-manager:1.2:|Power Manager (xfce4-power-manager)]]**  -- Manages the power sources on the computer and the devices that can be controlled to reduce their power consumption.

  * **[[xfce:xfce4-session:4.10:|Session Manager (xfce4-session)]]**  -- Save the state of your desktop and restore it on the next startup.

  * **[[xfce:xfce4-settings:4.10:|Settings Manager (xfce4-settings)]]**  -- The settings daemon and the settings dialogs. This includes the accessibility, appearance, display, keyboard and mouse settings.

  * **[[xfce:xfwm4:4.10:|Window Manager (xfwm4)]]**  -- Handles the placement of windows on the screen.

  * **[[xfce:xfconf:4.10:|Configuration Storage System (xfconf)]]**  -- D-Bus-based configuration storage system.

===== Applications =====

  * **[[apps:terminal:4.10:|Terminal Emulator (xfce4-terminal)]]**  -- Terminal emulator for the Xfce desktop.

  * **[[apps:ristretto:4.10:|Image Viewer (ristretto)]]**  -- Image viewer for the Xfce desktop.

  * **[[apps:screenshooter:4.10:|Screenshot application (xfce4-screenshooter)]]**  -- Take screenshots of your Xfce desktop.

  * **[[apps:parole:4.10:|Media player (parole)]] ([[apps:parole:0.7:|0.7]])**  -- Media player for the Xfce desktop.