gnome-panel: gnome-panel (GNOME Panel for Applets and Menus) gnome-panel: gnome-panel: The GNOME Panel is an essential part of the GNOME Desktop, providing gnome-panel: toolbar-like "panels" which can be attached to the sides of your gnome-panel: desktop. They are used to launch applications and embed a number of gnome-panel: other functions, such as quick launch icons, the clock, the gnome-panel: notification area, volume controls and the battery charge indicator, gnome-panel: and utilities ranging from weather forecast to system monitoring. gnome-panel: gnome-panel: gnome-panel: