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    spaces Q

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by stealthsniper96, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    is there a way to set spaces to have different backgrounds in different workspaces?
     
    stealthsniper96, Jan 27, 2008
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    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    Good question. I only have mine set for 2 spaces, but I'd like to know.
     
    passive101, Jan 27, 2008
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    Raymond Luxury-Yacht Notebook Consultant

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    Well, the short answer is No, because there's no such option on system preferences; it's not natively supported, that is.

    If someone has a workaround then it may be possible.
     
    Raymond Luxury-Yacht, Jan 27, 2008
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    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    it may not be possible depending on how spaces works, but if anyone can add that feature it is Apple

    www.apple.com/feedback

    that might actually be something they would include at some point.
     
    circa86, Jan 28, 2008
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    I sent a message to them about it.

    Having different backgrounds in Spaces would help me with productivity and make me feel better by having different desktop images.

    It is easier and quicker to to see which space you are in if you have an option to switch the backgrounds. I switch between Browsers, Microsoft Office, and Garage Band.

    I'm not sure how Spaces is coded, but if you could at least add the option for backgrounds that would be incredible. I know several other musicians who work in studios who could benefit from these as well.

    Also you can "impress" some people by having different backgrounds for different clients. Such as showing topics or pictures that cater more to them to give them a more personalized feeling.
     
    passive101, Jan 28, 2008
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  6. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    yea i sent a message to. if it works, let the whole world owe it to NBR.com.
     
    stealthsniper96, Jan 28, 2008
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    i would think this is something that would definitely be possible and not extremely difficult, as Apple has already implemented an automatic desktop switching preference for some time now.

    we'll see what happens.
     
    circa86, Jan 29, 2008
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    I also waiting for a responce I sent them a message a little while ago. Hopefully we get a responce.
     
    macdo, Jan 29, 2008
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