Vista - Multiple desktops

I haven't tried Vista myself, but one feature I would like to see (if it is
not already there) is the ability to have more than one desktop. This has
been common in linux/unix desktops for some time, and really does give you
more room to work. Also, it prevents the taskbar at the bottom from getting
filled up.

The multiple desktop 'powertoy' for windows XP was halfway there, but
unfortunately, programs from all desktops appeared on the taskbar at the
bottom, defeating part of the object of having more than one desktop (as only
programs on the current desktop should be shown on the taskbar, in my
opinion).

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http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com....vista.general

in windows XP, some Video Card Driver Software usually has some sort of
multiple desktop features, although i don't use these multiple desktop
schemes i believe they are more robust than the XP powertoy.

vista drivers will have the same features.....



"Tom" wrote:

> I haven't tried Vista myself, but one feature I would like to see (if it is
> not already there) is the ability to have more than one desktop. This has
> been common in linux/unix desktops for some time, and really does give you
> more room to work. Also, it prevents the taskbar at the bottom from getting
> filled up.
>
> The multiple desktop 'powertoy' for windows XP was halfway there, but
> unfortunately, programs from all desktops appeared on the taskbar at the
> bottom, defeating part of the object of having more than one desktop (as only
> programs on the current desktop should be shown on the taskbar, in my
> opinion).
>
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the feature you're talking about is multiple monitor support, where your one
desktop is extended into other monitors. what Tom is talking about is having
multiple desktops on one monitor, and being able to switch between them with
a simple key combination. so when you're in the office playing solitaire, you
can quickly switch to the other desktop showing what you're "working" on.

"troma" wrote:

> in windows XP, some Video Card Driver Software usually has some sort of
> multiple desktop features, although i don't use these multiple desktop
> schemes i believe they are more robust than the XP powertoy.
>
> vista drivers will have the same features.....
>
>
>
> "Tom" wrote:
>
> > I haven't tried Vista myself, but one feature I would like to see (if it is
> > not already there) is the ability to have more than one desktop. This has
> > been common in linux/unix desktops for some time, and really does give you
> > more room to work. Also, it prevents the taskbar at the bottom from getting
> > filled up.
> >
> > The multiple desktop 'powertoy' for windows XP was halfway there, but
> > unfortunately, programs from all desktops appeared on the taskbar at the
> > bottom, defeating part of the object of having more than one desktop (as only
> > programs on the current desktop should be shown on the taskbar, in my
> > opinion).
> >

i was talking about multiple desktops on one monitor.

Nividia = Nview (program that creates multiple desktops)

Ati =ATI Desktop. (program that creates multiple desktops)

So to claify I was talking about the same thing as TOM.





"Kip" wrote:

> the feature you're talking about is multiple monitor support, where your one
> desktop is extended into other monitors. what Tom is talking about is having
> multiple desktops on one monitor, and being able to switch between them with
> a simple key combination. so when you're in the office playing solitaire, you
> can quickly switch to the other desktop showing what you're "working" on.
>
> "troma" wrote:
>
> > in windows XP, some Video Card Driver Software usually has some sort of
> > multiple desktop features, although i don't use these multiple desktop
> > schemes i believe they are more robust than the XP powertoy.
> >
> > vista drivers will have the same features.....
> >
> >
> >
> > "Tom" wrote:
> >
> > > I haven't tried Vista myself, but one feature I would like to see (if it is
> > > not already there) is the ability to have more than one desktop. This has
> > > been common in linux/unix desktops for some time, and really does give you
> > > more room to work. Also, it prevents the taskbar at the bottom from getting
> > > filled up.
> > >
> > > The multiple desktop 'powertoy' for windows XP was halfway there, but
> > > unfortunately, programs from all desktops appeared on the taskbar at the
> > > bottom, defeating part of the object of having more than one desktop (as only
> > > programs on the current desktop should be shown on the taskbar, in my
> > > opinion).
> > >
>

I was thinking of this as well and did a little search and found this thread
.

I'd love to have this option in Vista, they have the "Switch between
windows" thingy, that could be used for multiple desktops and as you say,
applications should only be shown in the taskbar on the desktop it was
executed.

Enough said .
--
/Robert


"Tom" wrote:

> I haven't tried Vista myself, but one feature I would like to see (if it is
> not already there) is the ability to have more than one desktop. This has
> been common in linux/unix desktops for some time, and really does give you
> more room to work. Also, it prevents the taskbar at the bottom from getting
> filled up.
>
> The multiple desktop 'powertoy' for windows XP was halfway there, but
> unfortunately, programs from all desktops appeared on the taskbar at the
> bottom, defeating part of the object of having more than one desktop (as only
> programs on the current desktop should be shown on the taskbar, in my
> opinion).
>
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