Now that RB 5.5 compiles for Linux. I went out and bought Linux and got
it running.
I'm impressed. I can't wait for a Linux IDE! Linux has many super-cool
features.
I'm especially impressed with the KDE desktop and the ability to have
multiple virtual desktops.
My challenge for someone is to simulate Linux virtual desktops with a
RB app that runs on Mac OS X. It would be a "Workspace Manager" It may
not be completely doable (full emulation of Linux virtual desktops) but
maybe at least some method of creating groups of applications and
windows that can be managed and organized. This is far different from
different users. It allows the same user to quickly switch views of
windows, files and apps.
For example, I want my Documents folder and the Mail app to be in Group
1 and Safari app and Music and Pictures folder to be part of Group 2.
With this Workspace Manager I can set this up and they appear in
Workspace Managers Dock menu item as Group1 and Group2 ( or whatever
name is given them). When I select Group 1, only items assigned to
Group 1 are visible. When I select Group 2 only items for Group 2 are
visible. This can be taken further to include files on the desktop.
They can be assigned to Groups also.
If I had the time, I'd do it. Unfortunately, I don't. Someone else go
for it!
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David Austin
G4 450 MP, 1024mb, OS 10.3.2
WinXP, RH Linux
RB 5.2.4 / RB 5.5 (Mac & Win IDE), MBS 4
Metrowerks CW 8.3, MS Visual Studio.NET
ASN Developer Member
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