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Re: [Project Idea] for those up for a challenge

To: "REALbasic Network Users Group" <realbasic-nug at lists dot realsoftware dot com>
Subject: Re: [Project Idea] for those up for a challenge
From: "Asher Dunn" <Asher_Dunn at sad17 dot k12 dot me dot us>
Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:42:41 -0500
References: <F01CEDC2-6AFB-11D8-A925-003065A85F80 at cox dot net>
"REALbasic Network Users Group" <realbasic-nug at lists dot realsoftware dot 
com>
writes:
>Now that RB 5.5 compiles for Linux. I went out and bought Linux and got 
>it running.
Bought? Isn't it free? I know Yellow Dog isn't, but you should be able to
find a download of it somewhere.
>
>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.

There's already an app that does this (not mwrb). I can't remember what
it's called at the moment, so when I do remember, I will post it.

Asher


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