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Offline satuser083

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Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« on: May 05, 2010, 01:43:09 PM »
I've just been looking at a site describing multiple virtual-desktops in lxde, but unfortunately it didn't say how to actually change the settings (from the standard single desktop). Is this possible in lxde-2010 and, if yes, how? Thanks.
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 02:52:13 PM »
I thought lxde in pclos 2010 had two desktops by default. My virtualbox install has.
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 03:06:38 PM »
Quote from: kjpetrie on May 05, 2010, 02:52:13 PM
I thought lxde in pclos 2010 had two desktops by default. My virtualbox install has.

It does.
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 03:36:38 PM »
satuser083, move your mouse over a blank spot on the desktop and scroll the wheel if you have one.  ;)
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 03:53:26 PM »
If you haven't got a mouse wheel, look at the taskbar for two rectangles side by side - one blue and the other grey. Click the grey one to change desktops.
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 04:17:26 PM »
Or,,,,,  if for some reason you don't have the two rectangles side by side, you can right click the panel, Add/Remove Panel items, click on add, Desktop Pager.

I had removed mine because no like-y the looks.  ;)
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Offline satuser083

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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 06:54:07 AM »
Quote from: Rudge on May 05, 2010, 04:17:26 PM
Or,,,,,  if for some reason you don't have the two rectangles side by side, you can right click the panel, Add/Remove Panel items, click on add, 

I had removed mine because no like-y the looks.  ;)

Well, I don't know quite what I'm doing wrong, but when I add a Desktop Pager it's also desktop 1; I can add as many as I like but they're all labelled desktop 1.

And, kjpetrie, there's no grey rectangle on my panel, only a single, blue one.  Strange?? :o
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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2010, 07:55:52 AM »
satuser083
I just booted the LXDE LiveCD and only see the one desktop like you said. Goto:

Start Button (PC)  > More Applications > Configuration > Configure Your LXDeskop > Configure Openbox > Desktops

It will show 2 desktops. Change to 3 then back to 2 or whatever you want and you should see them.

Why ??? Don't know

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Re: Multiple virtual-desktops in lxde?
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2010, 12:48:35 PM »
Quote from: old_guy on May 06, 2010, 07:55:52 AM
satuser083
I just booted the LXDE LiveCD and only see the one desktop like you said. Goto:

Start Button (PC)  > More Applications > Configuration > Configure Your LXDeskop > Configure Openbox > Desktops

It will show 2 desktops. Change to 3 then back to 2 or whatever you want and you should see them.

Why ??? Don't know

Earl

Yup, that's that prob. solved.  Many thanks  :D ;)
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