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Figure 3-1:
The LXDE
desktop, as
loaded on the
Raspbian
distribution on a
Raspberry Pi
The following lists describe the software packages, grouped by category. There is also a cate-
gory not covered here, dubbed “Other”, into which numerous system tools are grouped. If
you have installed a program and can’t find it anywhere else, try the Other menu.
Accessories
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Debian Reference —A built-in reference guide, this provides a detailed explanation of
the Debian Linux distribution and how programmers can contribute to its develop-
ment.
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File Manager —The PCManFM file manager provides a graphical browser for files
stored on the Pi or any connected storage device.
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Galculator
—An open source scientific calculator, offering a variety of functions for
both quick and complex sums.
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Image Viewer —The GPicView lets you view images, such as those from a digital cam-
era or on a connected storage device.
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Leafpad—
This is a simple text editor, which is useful for making quick notes or writ-
ing simple programs.
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LXTerminal —This LXDE terminal package allows you to use the Linux command line
in a window without leaving the graphical user interface.
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Root Terminal —Similar to LXTerminal, the Root Terminal automatically logs you in
as the root superuser account in order to carry out system maintenance tasks unavail-
able to a regular user account.
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Xarchiver
—If you need to create or extract compressed files, such as Zip archives, this
is the tool for the job.