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You Asked: Does Linux Have a Control Panel?

Alexander Ross • • 3 min read
You Asked: Does Linux Have a Control Panel?
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On Linux systems, a control panel is a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays a simplified set of controls for your system. Control panels are capable of installing, configuring, and updating common software packages and performing Linux system administration tasks.

How do I get to the Control Panel in Linux?

To Start the Control Panel

  1. Directory Server in UNIX and Linux: install-dir/bin/control-panel.
  2. Proxy Server in UNIX and Linux: install-dir/bin/vdp-control-panel.
  3. Directory Server in Windows: install-dirbatcontrol-panel.
  4. Proxy Server in Windows: install-dirbatvdp-control-panel.

How do I select Control Panel?

Open Control Panel

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Search (or if you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search), enter Control Panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.