idea of switching....

[zed994]

Hey,

just a quick question...... im new to linux and i was just wondering what an effective idea or point of having multiple desktops is and what they do.

Thanks

alex

 

[flugh]

I like to have a few desktops and sort out my programs like this:

Desktop 1: Communication Email, browser window for surfing, Gaim (instant messaging client), xchat (irc client)

Desktop 2: Development many gnome terminals for working on code, browser window open to search through Tek-Tips, use Google, php.net website, etc

Desktop 3: Music xmms. 'nuff said ;-)

Desktop 4:root root terminal on the local box for doing quick admin stuff

I set them up side-by-side, then have my control+alt+left and right arrows switch me from one to the next. Works out well for me, helps with staying focused on a task.

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JBR

 

[jstreich]

To tab more quickly through the programs that are open, I'll also use Alt+Tab to go through open windows and Alt+Shift+Tab to go through desktops... so then I may keep all windows belonging to Netscape on a desktop, all windows belonging to emacs on a desktop...

I often use them to leace programs run for extended periods of time... If it's out of sight I won't accidently close it before screen-locking and heading for bed.

Most of the time... I don't use it at all... leaving the desktops there, but not have any programs on them.