I've never understood why Microsoft hasn't adopted this (since they usurp everything else!)
It's a very convenient option for most people, and somewhat amazing to those that have never seen it. XP's "fast switch" helps, but it doesn't really cut it. BTW: You can take this a long way further in Linux. You are also able to add another X-Window session manager launch. This gives you the ability to log in, then flip to another login prompt and log in as a totally different users, with different desktop managers, etc. In turn each of these logged in "users" has their own set of virtual desktops. Editing the /etc/X11 file enables this. -JMS |-----Original Message----- |From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] |[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Robert |Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 5:19 AM |To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] |Subject: [newbie] Virtual desktops in Linux-Mandrake and XP | | |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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