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> # Using Channels

> The Sun Java System Portal Server standard Desktop channels provide you with secure access to your computer from any computer with internet access.

> Each of the channels visible on your standard Portal Desktop has a title bar with the name of the channel (for example, User Information, Applications, Notes) and a set of buttons that allow you to configure the presentation of your standard Portal Desktop.

> The the buttons might include (from left) Minimize, Help, Edit, Detach, and Remove features.

> Note | Before you begin using some of the channels on your standard Portal Desktop, verify that the settings in the User Information channel are correct. Some of your standard Portal Desktop applications require identity and mail server information.

> Minimize – hides or shows the channel content. When the channel is minimized, only the toolbar is visible and the Minimize button is replaced with a Maximize button to redisplay the content.

> Help – provides help for that channel.

> Edit – provides a way for you to customize the settings for that channel. Not all channels can be edited, and therefore do not include an edit button.

> Detach – separates the channel from your standard Portal Desktop and allows you to move it separately on your screen.

> Remove - removes the channel from your standard Portal Desktop. To restore it, edit your Content (from the link in the standard Portal Desktop header or footer).

> The Portal Server provides the following sample channels, which are used by the sample Desktops that come with the Portal Server product.

> - Login Channel
> - User Information
> - Bookmarks Channel
> - Mail Check Channel
> - Notes Channel
> - Applications Channel
> - Sample JSP Channel
> - XML Test Channel
> - Simple Web Service Channels
> - Search Channel
> - Sun ONE Information
> - URL Scraper Channel
> - Discussions Channels
> - Subscriptions Channel

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