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! > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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