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Gno-Menu is a traditional styled full featured Gnome-Shell apps menu, that aims to offer all the essentials in a simple uncluttered intuitive interface.
1) User options > Comprising of three categories ( Recent, Web and Places )
a) Recent > Offers immediate access to all your recently used files and apps.
b) Web > Offers all your internet browsing bookmarks in one place.
NOTE: Requires installation of this package (gir1.2-gda-5.0)sudo apt-get install gir1.2-gda-5.0.
c) Places > Offers access to your home directory, bookmarks and external drives.
NOTE: Workspace thumbnails appear in the application categories area anticipating drag-n-drop action.
2) View options > Comprising of two options ( Grid and List )
a) Grid > Icons align in a grid pattern - App names are displayed at bottom of icons.
b) List > Icons align vertically - App names and descriptions are displayed to the right.
3) Search Bar > Search for installed apps, recently used files and bookmarks simultaneously.
All relevant information is displayed according to categories.
4) Favorites Panel > Here you can find all the Apps that you added to your favorites.
a) Apps can be launched via mouse click or drag and drop on any desktop/workspace.
NOTE: Workspace thumbnails appear in the application categories area when drag-n-drop is initiated.
5) Categories/Workspace Box > Access App categories or Workspaces via right click.
a) Categories > Access available apps via traditional styled application groups.
b) Workspaces > Workspace selection using mouse click, with drag and drop functionality.
NOTE: Right click to switch between Categories and Workspaces view.
6) Power Options > Restart, suspend, power off, logout and lock functions in one place.
a) Restart > Restarts gnome shell only.
b) Suspend > Puts the operating system into sleep mode.
c) Power Off > Brings up the shut down dialog.
d) Log Out > Logs out current user.
e) Lock > Locks the desktop of current user.
7) Selected App Box > Gives a brief description of any menu item while hovering.
8) Gear Icon > Launches Gnome Shell preferences dialog for easy configuration.