Linux - GeneralThis Linux forum is for general Linux questions and discussion.
If it is Linux Related and doesn't seem to fit in any other forum then this is the place.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
he's also touting transparent windows and right-hand task bar as big interface developments for longhorn. wow, the innovation.
"Among the features shown off were transparent windows, animated windows that pop open and a new taskbar on the righthand side of the screen that displayed a clock, buddy list, and news and other information...."
Like my mate who was working for M$ back then
(about 5, 6 years ago?) telling me about the then
brand new DCOM, which OS/2's SOM had been
doing for 6 years :} then...
@ work, six, but with two screens, so more like 12 1280x1024 or 6 2560x1024. I do tend to get a little lost at times :-/
What about edge flipping? Move the mouse to the side to get to the next desktop. Best idea ever. And so confusing to anyone else who tries to use my computer and click on something near the corner..
So what software/ hardware what do you need to use two monitors and multiple desktops on each one? How do you differentiate between swapping between monitors and between the desktops on the same monitor? I've got an old 17" CRT sitting here in the corner and I keep thinking how cool it would be to be able to have documentation on one and my work area on the other.
i think desktop switching has to deal with xinerama support . I believe that if xinerama support is included for your graphics card you just have to customize a little bit the XF86Config file to make it work.
It treats the two like one big desktop, and flipt when you head past the left of the left screen or the right of the right screen. The mouse just travels between the two in the middle w/out changing desktops.
XF86config as follows, just make sure your drivers are installed right and it should be no probs.
he's also touting transparent windows and right-hand task bar as big interface developments for longhorn. wow, the innovation.
"Among the features shown off were transparent windows, animated windows that pop open and a new taskbar on the righthand side of the screen that displayed a clock, buddy list, and news and other information...."
OK, now I'm worried... What keeps anyone from patenting open source solutions and claim they are theirs?
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
