Can't create multiple desktops with xgl and compiz

[SurfahBoy808]

I'm using KDE with xgl and compiz but for some reason, I can't create multiple desktops. In the section, put the number 4, but when I hit ok, it just stays as 1.

[nchancock]

This option has to be changed with the compiz config thingy.

 

Doesn't it come with 4 desktops by default?

[Mhn]

this is a known bug, i'm having it too.

I found a fixed kicker for it somewhere (kicker-compiz), just don't remember where...

 

Edit: http://kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=46021

Edited October 17, 2006 by Mhn

[dexter11]

You have multiple desktops just press Ctrl+Alt+Left\Right and you can see them. It's just compiz doesn't work with the KDE desktop changer applet.

[SurfahBoy808]

I didn't realize it, but I guess there are 4 desktops by default. I'm just so accustomed to having 4 desktops that I can change the wallpaper for each. But I'm loving the cube, and the alt+ctrl + up that gives you that mac like feature. Pulling and stretching windows like a rubberband was a trip to. I dig it.

[SurfahBoy808]

well, my goofing around has lead me how to create 4 desktops like before. However, this disables compiz. I'm actually in the process of figuring out how to config it back to the cube.

 

but, for those who don't like the cube and like the traditional 4+ desktop look.

 

first I went to /etc/kde/kdm then opened up the backgroundrc file with an editor. There's a line that says MultiWallpaperMode=NoMulti but I switched it to MultiWallpaperMode=Multi

 

restarted KDE and all of a sudden I have the default 4 desktops now.

 

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~gmorales/desktops.jpg

 

however, be aware that typing "NoMulti" back in the file doesn't bring back the cube. I have to reconfigure compiz.

Edited October 25, 2006 by SurfahBoy808