getting only 2 desktops

[eastwest]

i can get only 2 desktops in kubuntu even after configuring it for 6 desktops, dont know wat happens it automatically switches to 1 in configuration panel too.
plz help

[nowshining]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

did u click apply/ok after setting ur desktops? and what kde version are u using? 3.5.9 or 4.x.x or whatever?

[eastwest]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

yes i clicked apply then ok but nothing happens it still remains 2 desktops. In fact it reverts back to 1 desktop in the configuration panel. i am using kubuntu 8.04

[nowshining]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

what ver. of kde are u using the 4 series or 3?

[Guest]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

Are you running compiz-fusion / enhanced desktop effects?

[eastwest]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

I am new to linux ,can u tell me how can i know the version of kde i am running.
i have compiz installed

[tom_d]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

I am new to linux ,can u tell me how can i know the version of kde i am running.
i have compiz installed

KMenu > System Settings > Help > About KDE

will work for you

[eastwest]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

thanks friend
it is kde 3.5.9
I am running compiz , in ccsm-> general options ->desktop size->
i cannot change no of virtual desktops , it seems to be fixed at 1
why is it so?

[Detonate]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

Leave the number of desktops at 1. Change the Horizontal size to 6, or whatever you want.

[tom_d]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

thanks friend
it is kde 3.5.9
I am running compiz , in ccsm-> general options ->desktop size->
i cannot change no of virtual desktops , it seems to be fixed at 1
why is it so?

I don't have compiz loaded, so that I can't see.
For me, it's:
KMenu > System Settings > Desktop > Multiple Settings > fillyerboots
I have six, and they work fine setup in there

Good Luck! let me know

[Snowhog]

Re: getting only 2 desktops

Two setting changes are required.

First:

Right-click on an empty area of your desktop. Select Configure Desktop... > Multiple Desktops and set Number of desktops to 1

Second:

Open ccsm and select General Options > Desktop Size and set Horizontal Virtual Size to 4 and Vertical Virtual Size to 1 then click the Back button and Close.

Click your mouse on any open window. Press and hold your Ctrl and Alt keys and click your mouses left button. These are the default activation keys to initiate your cube.