Multiple desktops are a feature of the X-window system, which
predates the Linux kernel by several years.  In other words, it's
a generic UNIX thing, rather than a Linux innovation.

Robin


Robert wrote:
> 
> Just discovered with a download XP can mimick the virtual desktop which comes
> standard with Linux-Mandrake, I suppose with any Linux distro. It nice
> looking but clumsy. An obvious rip off, but encouragin since Linux can excert
> some influence on MS.
> 
> My question, and please don't jump over me over the XP and Linux shit I don't
> care either way, is virtual desktops been a part of Linux from the beginning
> or is this a common UNIX options? I enjoy running my four virtual desktops
> when surfing the net, reading email and trying to either install or adjust
> some things on my Linux box.
> 
> By comparison Linux is quicker and smoother. XP has a simulataneous view of
> all four desktop but is slow. Nice feature if it could work right.
> 
> Don't jump all over this I am just asking a question I don't need the
> preaching of the gospel of whatever, please!
> 
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