Show Desktop

RedHatCore · 08-17-2005, 12:04 PM

Is there a function similir to the one in Windows XP that shows the desktop? As of now and many times I have around 10 tasks open and I want to minimize them all quickly to reach my desktop, of corse it would make sense that this shortcut be on my taskbar somewhere... how can I do this?

Nylex · 08-17-2005, 12:07 PM

I haven't seen one, but it'll depend on whatever window manager/GUI you use. You could of course just switch to another workspace

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RedHatCore · 08-17-2005, 12:11 PM

wow, omg. I didn't even think of that

# me > noob
Command returned '0'
# whoami
A_noob
# su
no you noob, learn to use linux first
# chmod how_to_use_linux_first.rtf
no, omg learn to use chmod correctly.. thats enough
Please wait...

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synaptical · 08-17-2005, 12:13 PM

xfce4 has a show desktop plugin. and i'm sure KDE has a show desktop somewhere. usually i just mouse wheel to another workspace as Nylex said.

Nylex · 08-17-2005, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by synaptical
xfce4 has a show desktop plugin.

It does?! Heh, I never knew that.. oops!

synaptical · 08-17-2005, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nylex
It does?! Heh, I never knew that.. oops!

i think it does.

<googles>
yep, it does:
http://xfce-goodies.berlios.de/

reddazz · 08-17-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedHatCore
Is there a function similir to the one in Windows XP that shows the desktop? As of now and many times I have around 10 tasks open and I want to minimize them all quickly to reach my desktop, of corse it would make sense that this shortcut be on my taskbar somewhere... how can I do this?

KDE and GNOME have this. On GNOME its enabled by default on most distros, just check on the bottom panel. On KDE you can add it by right clicking on a free space on kicker, click add to panel -> special button -> desktop access. I think XFCE has it as well, but I have not used it for a couple of weeks so can't confirm this.

azucaro · 08-17-2005, 02:58 PM

XFCE > 4.0 does have the show desktop button for the taskbar. I believe you have to install the xfce-goodies package, though.

It is actually pretty configurable, too...you can choose many different ways to display (two buttons for up/down or one, etc).

PeterRJG · 08-17-2005, 05:40 PM

Shame Windows-key +M doesn't work

Tell me if a WM does actually use it.

rpz · 08-17-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johnnycab
Shame Windows-key +M doesn't work Tell me if a WM does actually use it.

When I come to think of it, I have missed that feature, and most of all the Win+R = Run command line. Luckily it's an easy fix, at least in GNOME. The keyboard shortcuts control panel have all the necessary settings.

RedHatCore · 08-17-2005, 09:49 PM

Window-Key+M works! thanks!

J.W. · 08-17-2005, 10:21 PM

If you want to add the "Desktop" shortcut icon into your taskbar in KDE, just rightclick in the taskbar > Add to Panel > Special Button > Desktop Access -- J.W.

RedHatCore · 08-17-2005, 11:08 PM

wow, you people are awesome!

Gato Azul · 08-17-2005, 11:38 PM

Quote:

When I come to think of it, I have missed that feature, and most of all the Win+R = Run command line.

Alt + F2 does essentially the same thing in most Desktop Environments

sudhasmyle · 08-18-2005, 05:54 AM

Hi,
Ctrl + alt + D is used to goto the desktop directly if you opened many application windows ( This will work fine in KDE).