Work faster and be more productive on Linux with Compiz and Gnome-do

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 28, 2010

[ Thanks to Maurice for this link.
]

“I’ve been using gnome for a long time. Lately the
interface started to work on my nerves, this is mainly because of
the gnome-panels functionality with running programs.

“Let me explain….

“I’m using dual screen for both work and personal use. I’ve used
the gnome-panel (which has similar functionality to Windows) on
both screens to track the programs that run. I really loved the
fact the the running programs of the second screen, actually are on
the second gnome-panel taskbar. This gives a less bloated main
taskbar. After using this setup for a while, I started noticing i’m
very restless while working with this setup. This is due to the
fact I got very distracted by all the panels and information
within. I stopped getting a fast overview of all the applications
i’m running, even when using a fixed workspace layout I can
remember. Thus I started to get chaotic. I’ll try to give you an
example:”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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