[SOLVED] Virtual Desktops deprecated ??

[tovian]

I'm running a very current kubuntu.
(Ubuntu 17.10 / 64 with KDE Plasma 5.10.5)

I was asked in another thread if I was running Activities or Virtual Desktops. I am currently using Activities because every time I've tried to use Virtual Desktops they are all the same... I cannot seem to have different desktops for different needs (or maybe I just don't understand the concept behind Virtual Desktops). Also, all the documentation I have found (so far) on Virtual Desktops is OLD (2009), and much of it does not match current layouts/options. Therefore, I'm wondering if Virtual Desktops are still in play. If yes, how can they be customized for specific areas of work?

T-I-A

[Snowhog]

Virtual Desktops. Think of 'extended desktop'. There is/was a way to place different wallpapers on each Virtual Desktop (to distinguish one from another). Activities are 'different'. I happen to be one who simply can't get my head around Activities, maybe because I don't have any need for segregated 'work spaces'. If you are comfortable with Activities, you don't need to use Virtual Desktops, and I wouldn't worry about them. The function to use them exists, but if you don't want/need to do so, no problem.

[oshunluvr]

Virtual desktops are still there. System Settings> Workspace> Desktop Behavior> Virtual Desktops.

There are some differences. I think Activities have more options and flexibility. I don't use either anymore.

[tovian]

Thanks for the info. I have been using Activities for several years and it serves me well..
Activity/Desktop 1 - Main
Activity/Desktop 2 - Linux (all my Linux notes and reference materials
Activity/Desktop 3 - Development (when I just have to write a bash script, or test some new "thingamajigger")
I've never been able to figure out Virtual desktops but the name sounds more minimalistic than "Activities".
If all I need/want is discrete desktops then "the simpler the better".

I guess I have enough info for now.

[chimak111]

...
I guess I have enough info for now.

Hi,

You may consider installing the kubuntu-backports ppa to get upgraded software with bug-fixes, etc.

See https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showth...-backports-PPA for more.

[tovian]

see ... for more.

thank you