Virtual Desktops
It is now time to discuss a rather convenient feature of Linux: virtual desktops. Although the virtual desktop feature has only recently made its way into other operating systems, it has been a Linux feature for years (yes, it started here, folks). But rather than babble on about what this virtual desktop business is and what it can do for you, it is probably best to have you learn about it by giving you some hands-on experience.
In your GNOME panel, click the Wanda (Fish), OpenOffice.org Writer, and Firefox launchers. You will then have three windows open in your present desktop, or workspace. Now look at the Workspace Switcher to the right of the bottom panel. There should be four boxes, with the one on the left (your present ...
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