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by Un-Informed
Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

My error, I was looking at a copy of the script when I posted. I have all 3 lines active ( not commented out)
by Un-Informed
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

I commented out the the first two lines. I was thinking if I was traveling with the laptop it would be easier to comment or UN-comment a line.
by Un-Informed
Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

Well, I have rebuilt my system several times due to my learning curve. After a several fresh installs of Linux Mint 20.3 your solution has worked as presented each time :D . I am very happy with the results. Being curious I wondered why I had to re-customize my desktop icons on my second monitor to ...
by Un-Informed
Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

I ended up reformatting the hard drive and re-installing Linux Mint 20.3 from scratch. Followed your instructions again step by step. This time it put an icon on the desktops. If I changed the background on one desktop it changed to that background for all desktops. After several attempts at re-link...
by Un-Informed
Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

I copied and pasted the switch-desk script with no changes. Below are the results of the gsettings command. XXX@XXX-Mint:~$ echo $(gsettings get org.cinnamon.desktop.background picture-uri) 'file:///home/XXX/Background-Images/Image - 214.jpg' XXX@XXX-Mint:~$ This is the script copied and pasted from...
by Un-Informed
Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

I am using Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon. Yes, on the script matching the desktop environment. I skipped the switch-desk left/right. The alt+ sufficient for me.
by Un-Informed
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Desktop Icons for Different Workspaces (LM20.x, LM21.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)
Replies: 38
Views: 15089

Re: [SOLVED] Different Backgrounds, Icons on Different Workspaces (LM20.x Cinn, Mate, XFCE)

Linux is a new game for me, trying to keep my mind active after retirement. I stepped through steps 1 through 5, works great. My shortcuts all work and different shortcuts on different workspaces. My only hiccup is getting different backgrounds on each of the workspaces. When I change the background...

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