Written by smokey01
Puppy Linux comes with multiple desktops as standard. There are usually two or three configured for immediate use but you can add more if you wish. I'm often amazed how many people are not aware of additional desktops and many of the people that are aware never use them. In a nutshell, additional desktops increase your screen real estate. It's difficult working with a cluttered screen where many applications are hidden behind others.
One option is to use multiple monitors. I have two twenty two inch monitors sitting side by side and sometimes I still need to use an extra desktop as well. It's not practical or affordable for everyone to have multiple monitors but if you already have multiple desktops, why not use them.
Desktops may work differently depending on the window manager. To switch desktops in JWM click on any part of a desktop, not an application, and move the scroll wheel forward or backwards and you will notice them change. It may not be all that obvious unless you have a few applications loaded. When you switch desktops you should notice your applications disappear.
You can also switch desktops by clicking on the desktop icons in the task bar at the bottom left of your screen.
You can move applications between desktops by dragging the application to the left or right off the screen. I bet you have done this in the past by accident and wondered where your application disappeared to. The other way is to right-click on the title bar and send the application to the other desktop/s.
Once you start using multiple desktops you will wonder how you survived previously. People with small screens such as laptops and net-books should find this very useful.
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