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Rob Cranley: /* Pop-Up Menus */ "till" -> until.

2014-06-05T14:50:55Z

Pop-Up Menus: "till" -> until.

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	In the GUI preferences editor you can configure menus to "pop-up" under the mouse pointer whenever you right-click the mouse. This means you do not need to move the mouse to the top of the screen to use the menus. There are also options for making menus "sticky", meaning that you don't need to drag the mouse to navigate the menus, but rather just right click and the menus stay open ~~till~~ you make a selection or click away.		In the GUI preferences editor you can configure menus to "pop-up" under the mouse pointer whenever you right-click the mouse. This means you do not need to move the mouse to the top of the screen to use the menus. There are also options for making menus "sticky", meaning that you don't need to drag the mouse to navigate the menus, but rather just right click and the menus stay open until you make a selection or click away.
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Rob Cranley: /* The AmigaOS GUI - Intuition */ Various spelling and grammar corrections and some rewording. Clarified some aspects of menu operation.

2014-06-05T14:49:57Z

The AmigaOS GUI - Intuition: Various spelling and grammar corrections and some rewording. Clarified some aspects of menu operation.

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Rob Cranley: /* Requesters */ Grammar correction: removed unnecessary apostrophe. Also removed unnecessary double spacing.

2014-06-05T14:18:38Z

Requesters: Grammar correction: removed unnecessary apostrophe. Also removed unnecessary double spacing.

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	As one uses AmigaOS and ~~it's~~ applications, from time to time a "Requester" window may appear to ask the user a question - basically windows with gadgets in them. Such requesters can appear to confirm an action, obtain more information, make a selection or configuration. Typically a series of buttons across the bottom of the window will dispatch the requester, with the bottom-left button gadget indicating some affirmative choice and the bottom-right button gagdet cancelling the requester (performing no action or change).		As one uses AmigaOS and its applications, from time to time a "Requester" window may appear to ask the user a question - basically windows with gadgets in them. Such requesters can appear to confirm an action, obtain more information, make a selection or configuration. Typically a series of buttons across the bottom of the window will dispatch the requester, with the bottom-left button gadget indicating some affirmative choice and the bottom-right button gagdet cancelling the requester (performing no action or change).
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Rob Cranley: /* App Icons */ Grammar correction: "by menu item" -> "by selecting a menu item"

2014-05-19T14:20:10Z

App Icons: Grammar correction: "by menu item" -> "by selecting a menu item"

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	==== App Icons ====		==== App Icons ====

	Many applications provide the option to be "iconified" either by clicking on an iconification gadget in their window title bars or by menu item. In those events, the application's window will disappear and an "app icon" will appear on the background of the Workbench screen. Double-clicking on the app icon will cause the icon to disappear and the application's window to reappear. Even while the application is iconified, it does continue to run and perform whatever the user may have it doing.		Many applications provide the option to be "iconified" either by clicking on an iconification gadget in their window title bars or by selecting a menu item. In those events, the application's window will disappear and an "app icon" will appear on the background of the Workbench screen. Double-clicking on the app icon will cause the icon to disappear and the application's window to reappear. Even while the application is iconified, it does continue to run and perform whatever the user may have it doing.

	Some applications may also place an app icon on the Workbench background even while the application is open to allow the user to be able to drop other file icons on the app icon and have them be used by the application.		Some applications may also place an app icon on the Workbench background even while the application is open to allow the user to be able to drop other file icons on the app icon and have them be used by the application.

Rob Cranley: /* Scripts & Messages */ Grammar correction: "such script" -> "such scripts"

2014-05-19T14:16:03Z

Scripts & Messages: Grammar correction: "such script" -> "such scripts"

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	=== Scripts & Messages ===		=== Scripts & Messages ===

	Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a variety of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. You can run such ~~script~~ from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided by AmigaOS components (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) or third-party applications, scripts can be used to make your computer perform a wide variety of actions.		Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a variety of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. You can run such scripts from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided by AmigaOS components (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) or third-party applications, scripts can be used to make your computer perform a wide variety of actions.

	== AmigaOS System Tools ==		== AmigaOS System Tools ==

Rob Cranley: Added brief overview of Prefs

2014-05-19T14:14:08Z

Added brief overview of Prefs

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	Read [[Utilities\|here]] to find all of them explained further.		Read [[Utilities\|here]] to find all of them explained further.

			== AmigaOS Preferences ==
			AmigaOS comes with a number of small programs used for modifying the system's settings. These are stored in the [[Prefs]] drawer, and include programs for modifying the following settings:

			* General appearance
			* Screen resolution
			* Desktop and window backgrounds
			* Language settings
			* Keyboard and mouse settings
			* Printer settings
			* Audio settings

			Read [[Prefs\|here]] for details and explanations of all the preference programs.

Philippe Ferrucci: /* AmigaOS Utilities */

2014-05-04T14:48:32Z

AmigaOS Utilities

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	* The Unarc dearchiver.		* The Unarc dearchiver.
	* PlayCD.		* PlayCD.
			* Several "sub-programs" that are used by other system utilities (blankers, dockies)
	* Miscellaneous apps (Clock, printing apps, KeyShow, install apps, etc.).		* Miscellaneous apps (Clock, printing apps, KeyShow, install apps, etc.).

			Read [[Utilities\|here]] to find all of them explained further.

Philippe Ferrucci: /* Scripts & Messages */

2013-10-18T14:27:58Z

Scripts & Messages

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	=== Scripts & Messages ===		=== Scripts & Messages ===

	Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a variety of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. ~~Then you will be able to~~ run such script from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided in ~~parts~~ ~~of AmigaOS~~ (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) ~~and~~ third-party applications, scripts can be used make your computer ~~performa~~ wide ~~vareity~~ of actions.		Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a variety of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. You can run such script from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided by AmigaOS components (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) or third-party applications, scripts can be used to make your computer perform a wide variety of actions.

	== AmigaOS System Tools ==		== AmigaOS System Tools ==

Philippe Ferrucci: /* Scripts & Messages */

2012-12-09T14:17:38Z

Scripts & Messages

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	=== Scripts & Messages ===		=== Scripts & Messages ===

	Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a ~~vareity~~ of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. Then you will be able to run such script from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided in parts of AmigaOS (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) and third-party applications, scripts can be used make your computer performa wide vareity of actions.		Scripts are simple text files that contain a list of commands written in a variety of languages: the AmigaDOS, Arexx and Python languages are provided with AmigaOS - there are many others. Each of these language has its strengths. You'll have to learn the one that suits what you want to do. You can create a script using a text editor. Then you will be able to run such script from the Workbench or from the shell (or from any other script). By using ARexx ports provided in parts of AmigaOS (the Workbench or Multiview, for example) and third-party applications, scripts can be used make your computer performa wide vareity of actions.

	== AmigaOS System Tools ==		== AmigaOS System Tools ==

Philippe Ferrucci: /* The Workbench & Intuition */

2012-10-07T17:52:44Z

The Workbench & Intuition

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	As we described above, AmigaOS provides the "Workbench", a straightforward, efficient and easy graphical means to start applications, manage your computer and all your files. Files and programs are represented with icons, generally known as "Projects" and "Tools". They can be stored in any arrangement of directories ("Drawers"). You double-click on a program icon and it will open in a Intuition GUI window on your Workbench screen.		As we described above, AmigaOS provides the "Workbench", a straightforward, efficient and easy graphical means to start applications, manage your computer and all your files. Files and programs are represented with icons, generally known as "Projects" and "Tools". They can be stored in any arrangement of directories ("Drawers"). You double-click on a program icon and it will open in a Intuition GUI window on your Workbench screen.

	In the ~~following~~ [[UserDoc:Workbench~~\|pages]~~] we ~~will discuss the~~ these concepts:		Please see the section about the AmigaOS [http://wiki.amigaos.net/index.php/UserDoc:Workbench Workbench] to learn these concepts:

	* What is the Workbench		* What is the Workbench
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	* Configuration		* Configuration
	* Workbench help		* Workbench help

	Please see the section about the AmigaOS [http://wiki.amigaos.net/index.php/UserDoc:Workbench Workbench] to learn more about it.

	=== The Shell & DOS Commands ===		=== The Shell & DOS Commands ===