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      <name>Ubuntu Documentation Team</name>
    </credit>
    <desc>
      A list of notable modifications to the GNOME Desktop in Ubuntu.
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  <title>
    About GNOME on Ubuntu
  </title>

  <p>
    Ubuntu Desktop comes installed with a slightly modified version of the GNOME
    Desktop Environment.  Generally, this desktop guide will make references to
    GNOME as it is published by GNOME's developers.  Here is a list of the
    notable differences between GNOME on Ubuntu and "Vanilla" GNOME.
  </p>

  <list type="disc">
  <item>
    <p>
      Ubuntu comes with Firefox instead of the GNOME Web browser.
    </p>
  </item>
  <item>
    <p>
      Ubuntu comes with the Remmina remote desktop client instead of GNOME
      Connections.
    </p>
  </item>
    <item>
      <p>
        The AppIndicators extension is included.  This extension will enable
        icons in the top right corner of some applications.
      </p>
    </item>
    <item>
      <p>
        The Ubuntu Dock extension is included.  This extension provides the left
        sidebar for running applications.
      </p>
    </item>
    <item>
      <p>
        The Desktop Icons NG extension is included.  This extension enables
        the use of icons on the desktop.
      </p>
    </item>
    <item>
      <p>
        In addition to Ubuntu desktop wallpapers, the default theme is Yaru and
        the default font is Ubuntu.
      </p>
    </item>
    <item>
      <p>
        Minimize and maximize buttons are included on window title bars.
      </p>
    </item>
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