1.010 | The Linux OS and Linux Desktop Software

Linux "desktop systems" have the Linux operating system on them and also have a Linux desktop installed on them.

As with Windows, after booting a Linux "desktop system", you are at a Linux desktop.

Note: On some Linux systems, you may need to log in to the Linux desktop after booting the system (and before the Linux desktop appears). You will see what is called a "GUI login" prompt. This usually looks like a box in the middle of the screen where you are asked to for a Username and Password and then you click on the OK button to log in.