Ubuntu 18.4 workspace switcher
On all my previous Ubuntu machines, I have had a small widget (2X2 grid) in the dock which enables me to switch to one of four workspaces. I have just purchased a new Ubuntu machine and am trying to achieve the same effect. I do not want to use the method which involves going via Activities to the list on the right-hand side of the screen.
I recently upgraded an older Ubuntu machine to 18.4 and the workspace switcher continued to operate correctly there. The switcher is obviously compatible with Ubuntu 18.4 so how can I install it on my new machine?
18.04 workspaces
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On all my previous Ubuntu machines, I have had a small widget (2X2 grid) in the dock which enables me to switch to one of four workspaces. I have just purchased a new Ubuntu machine and am trying to achieve the same effect. I do not want to use the method which involves going via Activities to the list on the right-hand side of the screen.
I recently upgraded an older Ubuntu machine to 18.4 and the workspace switcher continued to operate correctly there. The switcher is obviously compatible with Ubuntu 18.4 so how can I install it on my new machine?
18.04 workspaces
asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
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This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29
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On all my previous Ubuntu machines, I have had a small widget (2X2 grid) in the dock which enables me to switch to one of four workspaces. I have just purchased a new Ubuntu machine and am trying to achieve the same effect. I do not want to use the method which involves going via Activities to the list on the right-hand side of the screen.
I recently upgraded an older Ubuntu machine to 18.4 and the workspace switcher continued to operate correctly there. The switcher is obviously compatible with Ubuntu 18.4 so how can I install it on my new machine?
18.04 workspaces
asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
1
On all my previous Ubuntu machines, I have had a small widget (2X2 grid) in the dock which enables me to switch to one of four workspaces. I have just purchased a new Ubuntu machine and am trying to achieve the same effect. I do not want to use the method which involves going via Activities to the list on the right-hand side of the screen.
I recently upgraded an older Ubuntu machine to 18.4 and the workspace switcher continued to operate correctly there. The switcher is obviously compatible with Ubuntu 18.4 so how can I install it on my new machine?
18.04 workspaces
18.04 workspaces
asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
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asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
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asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
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asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
1
asked Feb 12 at 12:22
sa386sa386
1
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This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29
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This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29
This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29
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This is done with a GNOME shell extension. Go to extensions.gnome.org and search for "workspace" and you'll find quite a selection.
– heynnema
Feb 12 at 15:35
Ubuntu 18.04 comes with GNOME instead of Unity, so the feature you're looking for is indeed not available by default. I believe the other system which you upgraded, still has and uses Unity, that's why you get the feature there. See this on how to install Unity on Ubuntu 18.04: askubuntu.com/q/1040890/480481
– pomsky
Feb 13 at 6:29