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Social networks (optional)
The
Social Networks
application allows you
to quickly view your friends' updates, and
make your own updates without leaving
the desktop. You can recieve notifications
and status updates directly to your
desktop, using the sidebar to monitor
multiple social networks (
,
YouTube
and
Flickr
).
Note: The Social Networks application is a pre-installed option and
may not be installed on all computers.
Be aware of your friends' messages and posted images as they
happen; a visible notification will alert you whenever a friend (or
subscription) shows some activity.
If your computer's keyboard features the optional
Social
Networks
key (normally the top-right key), press it to display
the
Social Networks
application.
Log in... or Sign up
The top of the application shows your profile picture and account
information from Facebook. If you have not yet created or accessed
your Facebook profile, the top image is the anonymous white-on-blue
placeholder, and no information is shown.
When you first start the
Social Networks
application, you will be asked
to
Log in
to your social networks. If this does not happen
