The Post-Unity Future of Ubuntu: what's new?
Introduced as the first version of 11.4, Unity has brought several new features in Ubuntu. Since its first release, various other features have been adding to Ubuntu, enhancing its functionality since. Some of the features embedded in Ubuntu through unity are still popular in Ubuntu community. That is why Unity concept also serves as a fundamental part of Linux Interview Questions while hiring the candidates. In the below section, we will discuss some of the popular features which brought a storm in the Ubuntu Community of desktop environment.
So, let’s dig into some of the Ubuntu features you have never known about!
1. Unity HUD
While working on a program in LINUX and pressing the ‘Alt' key, a new window opens with 'enter your command option' message. This is one of the most important features of Linux which enhances the programming by providing the users with an option to enter the command directly into the targeted code, ultimately giving more control over desktop apps.
2. Super key for Launches and Trash
The Lenses feature of Ubuntu helps the users to specifically search for and open a specific lens which is pre-installed in Ubuntu. For instance, Super+A can be used to access the Apps Lens, Super+M can be used to access the music lens, Super+P for photo lens, and so on. Moreover, Super+T can also be used to directly open the trash! Interesting! Isn’t it? Now you don’t even have to click on the Trash Icon, just click Super+T!
3. Keybindings
One of the most useful and less known features of Unity is the revelation of Keybindings shortcuts using the Super Key. As discussed above, Unity Desktop consists of various Keybindings that can be used to interact with the program. You can easily reveal all the shortcuts for such Keybindings pressing the super key in the unity desktop. Super Key does so much in the LINUX Community! Doesn't it?
What else possesses a fundamental part in the world of LINUX programming? You can get your answer by exploring the Top 30 LINUX Interview questions.
