The Regular Virtual Desktop Effect (was Re: The Cube Efffect)

[Christopher A. Bier]

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> What are the advantages of virtual desktops, and why
> even have more than two virtual desktops?  Linux can
> do several virtual desktops, and Compiz can create a
> dodecahedron of virtual desktops, but if there's no
> benefit other than the "my computer is cooler than
> yours" ego boost, there's not much point to it.

I have 4 to 6 virtual desktops.  Both my work and home desktops are dual
screens at 3200x1200.  I've found it very useful over the years.  I keep
one screen for server and command line stuff, one for a web browser with
associated server stuff, one for email, and one left open for other stuff
like documents and the GIMP.  At work I also have another screen for a web
browser and remote desktop stuff, and another one for more server ssh
connections.  If you do more than one thing at a time, or keep things
running in the background, it's much easier to keep it in it's own virtual
desktop than always minimizing and maximizing windows.

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