Bruno Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Just curious to know, how many desktops do you use and what are you using them for ?I use 5 desktops with these applications always open: 1: My favorite Console + xmms2: OpenOffice writer 3: This is the switch desktop for programs I only need a short time4: Galeon browser, homepage: ScotsNewsletterForum All Things Linux ;)5: Evolution mail client, checking/fetching mail every minuteCtrl+F1 to F5 allow me to switch from one to the other. BrunoPS: My browser has always a few tabs open ( translator and dictionary and still making typo´s ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcranium Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Interesting thread idea Bruno!Here's my current setup (soon to change with some ideas from this thread, lol)1. GENERAL:: Here I keep windows and items that don't fit anywhere else and I use in a random way.2. SYSTEM:: Here is where I usually have my console windows, gui configs, and other system related stuff open3. CHATS:: Here is where I keep ALL of my chat windows. Makes it convienient if I'm in the middle of something big.4. MAIL:: Here is where I keep my two mail clients open for my two main mail accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxlor Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Desktop 1: General usage desktop. I do most my stuff here, console work, chatting, mailing, etc.Desktop 2: WebsurfingDesktop 3: Music. Browser window which controls my stereo.Desktop 4: The "spare" one. I usually switch to this one when I need to work with the icons on my desktop etc or need a work environment separated from Desktop 1.I switch between them with Windowskey+Tab/Windowskey+Shift+Tab, or by simply rolling the mousewheel on KDE's pager applet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThunderRiver Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I only have 2 Desktops1st one has all my Internet programs: Kopete IM, Xchat, Konquerer, Firebird, VMWare running Xp, and etc2nd one runs Microsoft Office 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zox Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I am Windows convert, therefore I do not use multiple desktops at the moment .I am planning to use them anyhow, just matter of time I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengeek Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 1. Office2. Internet3. Programming4. SolitaireAll with different coloured backgrounds so I know where I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I am Windows convert, therefore I do not use multiple desktops at the moment .I am planning to use them anyhow, just matter of time I guess Very easy to get used to, Zox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 I am Windows convert, therefore I do not use multiple desktops at the moment .I am planning to use them anyhow, just matter of time I guess Very easy to get used to, Zox.That´s an understatement Peachy, you get hooked to it ! Could not do without anymore.Greengeek: I like the idea of different colors, as we all get older we need some visual help to show us where the **** we are ! :DB) Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 You got that right! Hooked for sure!1. open for any intermittent program (ie, office programs, Gimp, games )2. XChat with festival* using perl script to speak what is said in IRC - great alert system3. browser - Mozilla at the moment, but want to get Firebird* on it4. mail* Festival runs as a server from root commandline upon boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeL Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I'm also a Windows (to be) convert(ed). So I have some questions about using multiple Desktops. (And a host of other issues) First, what are the downsides?Second, why is multiple desktop better than simply opening the apps you want and having them minimized until you need them?Third, can you name the desktops and have those names visible instead of the unhelpful Desktop1, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted May 25, 2003 Author Share Posted May 25, 2003 AbeL First, what are the downsides? There are no downsides.Second, why is multiple desktop better than simply opening the apps you want and having them minimized until you need them? Because it´s quicker and more easy.Third, can you name the desktops and have those names visible instead of the unhelpful Desktop1, etc. Absolutely no problem there ! You can name them as you like.It´s just a comfort thing that you will get used to very quickly. Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcranium Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I'm also a Windows (to be) convert(ed). So I have some questions about using multiple Desktops. (And a host of other issues) First, what are the downsides?Second, why is multiple desktop better than simply opening the apps you want and having them minimized until you need them?Third, can you name the desktops and have those names visible instead of the unhelpful Desktop1, etc.1. Don't think there are any downsides really.2. The more you work in linux, and find yourself with many windows open, and in linux, the OS can handle serious multitasking by the way, you'll want to sort out the types of tasks you do into separate desktops.3. In KDE and GNOME you can rename the desktops to anything you wish. Although in some version of Gnome there is a bug that won't display the names after a logout/login. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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