Manokwari is a desktop environment from Blankon Linux. Manokwari is a lightweight desktop with unique user interface. It is suitable for old computers. This article will tell you how to use Manokwari for daily purpose. I use Blankon 9 Suroboyo for this article.
Anatomy
- Menu.
- Taskbar.
- Desktop shortcut area.
- System tray.
Concepts
- Manokwari has GNOME 3 basic layout. You find only top panel (contains menu, taskbar, and system tray).
- Manokwari has its own desktop shortcut system, very different with Windows.
- Manokwari has its own menu, very different with Windows even with GNOME 3 itself.
Launch Apps
To launch an app on Manokwari, open menu > select one category > select one app. Manokwari has no search bar.
Create Shortcut
Delete Shortcut
To delete a shortcut in Manokwari, you can’t simply just right-click > Delete it. you should drag one icon into a trash icon on top of it.
Using Taskbar
Manokwari is a unique desktop. Manokwari taskbar, if you hover your cursor over a running app, a new black horizontal panel will appear. That black panel is tooltip. It is because Manokwari taskbar shows only the icons. The black panel helps you to distinguish between icons.
Alt+Tab
To switch between running apps, press Alt+Tab.
Multiple Desktop
Manokwari has multiple desktop since the beginning. You have 4 desktops by default. To switch between desktop, use workspace switcher on the top-right of screen.
Work With Workspace
To move a window into another workspace, right-click on its icon on the taskbar > Move to Another Workspace > select number.
System Tray
Manokwari and GNOME has similar system tray. It consists of some items. From left to right:
- Keyboard input controller (SCIM). Manokwari has it to switch between Indonesian regional input systems.
- Network manager. You connect to a network by this.
- Sound indicator. You control sound volume by this.
- Battery indicator. If you are using laptop, it will represent your battery power.
- Time and calendar.
- Workspace switcher. If you want to switch between desktops.
Sumber: https://www.ubuntubuzz.com/2015/08/beginner-blankon-manokwari-desktop.html#more