[Bug 1158181] [NEW] Kubuntu uses two virtual desktops as a default

[Martin Gräßlin]

Public bug reported:

Kubuntu Raring uses two virtual desktops as a default. This is a
derivation from upstream which has only one virtual desktop as default.

I don't want to discuss pro and cons of one vs. two virtual desktops by
default, but the current derivation has some severe usability issues.

For example there is no pager, so a user has no hint that there are
virtual desktops at all. Scrolling on the desktop background switches
the desktop. This is extremely annoying for an experienced user such as
me, because my windows just went away without any feedback. If I would
imagine that I'm a normal user having no clue about virtual desktop I
would have been completely lost. The unwanted desktop switch happened
several times to me, due to the usage of a touchpad.

My recommendation would be to remove the derivation in the defaults and
go for one virtual desktop. Upstream has configured the defaults to make
it most easy for "normal" users who are not familiar with virtual
desktops. But at the same time it is prepared for experienced users by
having this switch on desktop by wheel on desktop as a default.

Another option would be to re-add the pager.

** Affects: kde-workspace (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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  Kubuntu uses two virtual desktops as a default

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