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Gekko for Windows

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Gekko is a Windows virtual desktop manager that splits your screen into up to four WorkSpaces. Organize applications across these spaces for improved productivity with various switching methods.

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  • Pros

    • Splits desktop into up to 4 distinct WorkSpaces.
    • Supports switching via hotkeys, mouse-clicking, and flip.
    • Includes visual effects like a rotating cube animation.
    • Allows moving application windows between WorkSpaces.
    • Lets you make applications visible across all WorkSpaces.

  • Cons

    • Each WorkSpace can only have its own background.
    • No mention of advanced features like saved session states.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
5.40
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 10
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2003
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
233
Downloads Last Week
1
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Developer’s Description

By smart-penguin
Provide virtual desktops much in the same way X Window System in Unix or Mac OS X does.
Gekko is a Virtual Desktop Manager for the Microsoft Windows platform, and provides virtual desktops (also called 'WorkSpaces') much in the same way X Window System in Unix or Mac OS X does. You can have different programs running on each of WorkSpaces to organize a busy desktop. Gekko enables you to split your Desktop into up to 4 WorkSpaces. It has Various ways, such as Hotkeys, mouse-clicking, flip, etc. to switch Between WorkSpaces. It has Visual Effects, such as Cube on switching between WorkSpaces. You can move a specific application window from one WorkSpace to another. You can also make a specific application window visible in all WorkSpaces. Each WorkSpace may have own background(bmp, gif, jpg, png).
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