__/ [ Allistar ] on Friday 11 August 2006 03:10 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Is it by any means possible to have a separate desktop workspaces (not
>> just a different wallpaper, but also different files) in each virtual
>> desktop? I am aware of the problem/complexity/ambiguity this may cause
>> w.r.t. the structure of ~/Desktop, but I want to prevent desktop clutter.
>> How about specifying, e.g. that Desktop 1 will reflect on the contents of
>> ~/Desktop/desktop1 or ~/some_stuff?
>>
>> Thanks in advance if you have any ideas,
>>
>> Roy
>
> When you fire up another XServer running KDE on a second monitor (i.e.
> *not* using Xinerama) it creates a ~/Desktop1 folder and gives you what you
> want. This may be able to be done with only one monitor by creating another
> XSession as the same user and switching to it (Ctrl-Alt-F8). Not exactly
> what you want and it would probably gobble more resources.
>
> An alternative is to have a application like Superkaramba limit itself to a
> particular desktop, and in that application embed clicking images that
> represent the icons you want to run. Again, not what you want but it may be
> a hacky way to achieve it.
>
> It would be good if you could limit panels to a particular desktop, then
> when you do a desktop switch you could have different icons in the "System
> tray" panel.
Oh. I thought the exact some thing when I replied to Big Yellow. Basically, I
just feel as though KDE has not mature to serve those who actually embrace
workspaces. KDE is famous (or notorious) for being an extensible toolbox (as
opposed to a usable DE), so I am surprised that there is no option for more
panel restriction. It would probably be simple to implement, but I don't
know how many people will use the feature.
At present, it is assumed that all you have is a single desktop that's
augmented, rather than several pertinent 'sections'. This doesn't bode well
with the fact that you can name these 'sections' (even with different
wallpapers), which makes them an independent entity.
> Sorry I can't be more helpful, but it's good idea.
It has been helpful actually. Thanks!
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