[compiz] Sane value for Number of Desktops?

David Reveman davidr at novell.com
Fri Dec 29 06:26:00 PST 2006


On Fri, 2006-12-29 at 13:45 +0000, Mike Dransfield wrote:
> >> 	I don't know if this has been answered before, but is it planned to
> >> support desktop switching on the y axis, rather than just left-right ?
> >> It may become a more complex shape, but i'm really addicted to 2x4
> >> desktops !
> >>     
> >
> > You're probably talking about viewports, which isn't really related to
> > this thread about max desktops. There's no plugin that implements
> > desktop switching effects yet, afaik. If you want to use a 2x4 layout of
> > viewports, give the plane plugin a try. It's a replacement for the cube
> > plugin.
> >
> >   
> 
> I am not sure if this is related to the original question
> but I have seen a few requests from users with multiple
> screens who want the top to bottom rotation (rather
> than left-right).
> 
> I assume it is because it will feel more natural when you
> have two (or more) screens next to each other rather than
> above one and other.
> 
> This post probably explains it better
> 
> http://forum.go-compiz.org/viewtopic.php?t=166
> 

Sure, we can add that to the cube plugin. If you want to start working
on this, please do so.

-David



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