GNOME Last modified: Thursday, July 14, 2005
Acronym for GNU Network Object Model Environment. (Pronounced guh-nome.) GNOME is part of the GNU project and part of the free software, or open source, movement. GNOME is a Windows-like desktop system that works on UNIX and UNIX-like systems and is not dependent on any one window manager. The current version runs on Linux, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris. The main objective of GNOME is to provide a user-friendly suite of applications and an easy-to-use desktop. Learn more about Open Source in Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" section.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about GNOME . Also check out the following links! GNOME Developer's Site  This site is for those who develop, or are interested in developing GNOME, and applications for GNOME. Gnome: Computing Made Easy  Free desktop program simulates a Windows or Mac desktop, giving a friendly, mouse-driven, Graphical user interface to the Linux operating system. Homepage of the Open Source Initiative The latest OSI news, an index of licenses with definitions, open source links, translations of the Open Source Definition and the history of the OSI and its board of directors. Is GNOME Ready for the Corporate Desktop? Can GNOME develop into something that could bump Microsoft Windows off corporate desktops?	Operating Systems OSRC Platforms UNIX FreeBSD GNU KDE Linux open source UNIX Give Us Your Feedback GNOME Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon  19.88Colorful cast resin Durable enough for outdoor use Show your team spirit Made of strong, sturdy resin; measures approximately 12 inches high, 5 inches... Terry's Village  9.99Sleeping Gnome with Frog. This little gnome's playful pal is patiently waiting for nap time to end. Resin. 6H x 9W. Exterior- Accents.com  29.95This beautiful hand made statuary will adorn any indoor or outdoor environment and is perfect for the garden or landscaping. Made of Weather-Resist... UnbeatableSale, Inc.  26.69no house is a home without its very own guardian gnome! an apple-cheeked grandfather is a loving and willing baby-sitter tenderly cradling his tiny gr... Amazon  19.98Colorful cast resin Durable enough for outdoor use Show your team spirit Compare all matches: 2115 Store Offers