Could someone explain me the + + + and the * at the bottom of the screen (Om 2008.8) ?

[Michael Sheldon]

Stephen Shelton wrote:
> I'm still yet to understand how to exit an application on the 2008.8 that
> doesn't itself provide an out.

  Bring down the application list by pressing the top of the screen and 
a "REMOVE" button will appear on the bottom left of the panel, this will 
exist the currently focused application.

  Cheers,
   Mike.