Questions tagged [multiple-desktops]

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Changing desktops "Workspace Switcher"

Back in 2002 I purchased Suse Linux. The desktop changer was one of the cool features that stood out. It was awesome that I could change desktops with one program here and another on that desktop. It was fast and it is still the main feature that…
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"Multiple desktops" missing from Workspace Behavior in KubuntuTrusty

I've just upgraded to Kubuntu Trusty. There were some errors during the update which I did not understand, so I just plowed on and restarted. Now I can't get multiple desktops. More precisely, the "Workspace Behavior" section of System Settings…
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Can i have more than one desktop installed and then choose which one to use?

My friend just told me, That i could have more than one desktops in Ubuntu and then choose which one to use when the Ubuntu starts up and goes to login screen. I have Ubuntu 12.10 and i think my default desktop is unity, so can i have gnome desktop…
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Make empty desktops easier to see

I'm running Kubuntu 18.04 with six virtual desktops. It's difficult to see the empty desktops on the taskbar. Is there any way to make them more visible?
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Do programs keep "doing stuff" when I change desktops in Ubuntu?

This might sound weird and/or stupid, but if I have a game running on one desktop where I'm just running down a clock before I can do the next thing, and I change desktops, does "Game Desktop" suspend, or does it just keep going while I'm on "Work…
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Should I remove unused desktop?

I am using the Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. The family member who set it up for me downloaded several desktops for me to try in addition to the Ubuntu desktops including the GNOME, Xdce and KDE desktops. I have found that I prefer the KDE 4.8 desktop. I…
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