Logging Out

Sooner or later, a time will come when you will want or need to stop using your computer, maybe to give access to another user, or simply because you want to turn it off.

Warning

It is very important to remember that you cannot simply turn off your computer using the power button. You must let the system know that you want it to shut down, and it will do the job for you. Otherwise, by shutting it down rudely, you run the risk of losing data.

In KDE, you can log out in two different ways, both identified by the same icon shown here. You can see them in Figure 2.3, from left to right: choose the Logout item from the KDE menu which is opened by clicking on the “K” at the bottom left of the screen, or select the Logout item from the menu which opens when clicking with the right mouse button on an empty spot in the desktop area.

Figure 2.3. Two Ways to Log Out in KDE

Two Ways to Log Out in KDE

Whichever method you choose to log out, a window will appear in the middle of the screen, offering you some pretty self-explanatory alternatives about what to do next. Select your desired choice, click on the OK button, and your session will eventually be closed. Enjoy your time with Mandrake Linux, be it for work or just for fun!