Large numbers of virtual desktops

[NoOp]

On 12/18/2009 02:22 PM, Alistair Cunningham wrote:
> I'm currently using Debian with fvwm2. I'm about about buy a new laptop, 
> and am considering switching to Ubuntu.
> 
> I work on large numbers of remote machines, with SSH windows to each. I 
> have 16x16 fvwm virtual desktops. Yes, that's 256 in total. At any time, 
> I'm using perhaps 100 to 200 of them. In each virtual desktop is a 
> maximized xterm. I have a mental map of which one points to which remote 
> machine. I can switch rapidly between them using CTRL-arrows. I much 
> prefer using the keyboard to the mouse, which I find slow and clumsy.
> 
> Does anything like this exist for Ubuntu? If so, you probably have a 
> convert!
> 

http://packages.ubuntu.com/karmic/fvwm
Package: fvwm (1:2.5.27.ds-5) [universe]

Give it a spin & see if it meets your requirements.