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VirtueDesktops update brings lots of changes, bug fixes
VirtueDesktops, the virtual desktop manager of choice, recently updated to version 0.54 beta 2 with a major set of changes and bug fixes. This forum post at cocoaforge rounds up all the changes of a few recent builds, including this latest beta. To summarize: the main gist is a lot of focus on UI tweaks and improvements. Rearranging desktops, desktop inspector improvements, crash fixes and plugs for memory leaks are all on the table.If you want to download the new version and are interested in the details, hit the forum post for everything you need to know. Otherwise the VirtueDesktops downloads page should do you just fine, but don't forget to donate to show your appreciation.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
rogersmj said 8:37PM on 2-27-2007
What are you guys smoking??? I read TUAW every day, but this kind of thing really disappoints me. This Virtue update was released on January 10 -- on the order of, what, 6 or 7 weeks ago now? Little slow on the uptake are we? I was all excited when I saw the headline because I've been using 0.54 Beta 2 and it's buggy as hell, and was all excited about a new version. Grrrr.
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Luke said 9:41PM on 2-27-2007
Yeah I went because I had stopped using VD because it was so buggy. I installed like 3 times before realized i already had it and there where no changes. Bummer guys.
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Mat Lu said 10:15PM on 2-27-2007
Personally, I've found You Control: desktops to be considerably more stable on my machines, though of course you have to pay for it.
http://www.yousoftware.com/desktops/desktops.php
I just keep hoping Apple will hurry up and ship Leopard so all of these third-party products will be obsolete.
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matt.mollison said 10:29PM on 2-27-2007
I don't know what bugs you guys are running into, but VD 0.54b2 has been working great for me since Jan 10.
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Michael said 10:06AM on 2-28-2007
In an ironic twist, I spent the last few days looking for a good desktop manager. I had been using Desktop Manager on my G5, but a certain critical feature didn't work on my new Mac Pro: The ability to have windows appear on every desktop. I tried Virtue Desktops, but the windows I had appearing on all desktops would randomly disappear when switching desktops. YouControl: Desktop is much better, even if it is a commercial application.
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rogersmj said 10:42AM on 2-28-2007
Yeah I just tried You Control: Desktops after getting so frustrated with Virtue. It's very nice, seems stable, and I love that you can drag windows between desktops (a lot like Spaces). However, I'm hesitant to pay $30 for something I'll be getting in a month or two in Leopard.
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