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VirtuaWin logo VirtuaWin

VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called 'workspaces').

Xcompmgr logo Xcompmgr

Xcompmgr is a simple composite manager capable of rendering drop shadows and primitive window transparency. Designed solely as a proof-of-concept, Xcompmgr is a lightweight alternative to Compiz and similar composite managers.
  • VirtuaWin Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-09-20
  • Xcompmgr Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-09-26

VirtuaWin videos

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VirtuaWin: Virtual Desktops for Windows

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Xcompmgr videos

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Gnome + Xcompmgr + 3ddesktop

Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to VirtuaWin and Xcompmgr)

VirtuaWin

Xcompmgr

Note Taking
86 86%
Note Taking
14% 14
Window Manager
0 0%
Window Manager
100% 100
Image Optimisation
100 100%
Image Optimisation
0% 0
Mac
0 0%
Mac
100% 100

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, VirtuaWin should be more popular than Xcompmgr. It has been mentiond 3 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

VirtuaWin mentions (3)

  • Windows is not bad - it's a matter of familiarity
    For instance, many Linux users bash (sic) Windows because it only supported virtual desktops since very recent versions (8, I think). But that is false. You could totally have virtual desktops since Windows 98. You just had to install a third-party application for that. It is no different than having to install, say, Gnome to have a desktop on Linux. Source: about 2 years ago
  • What are the benefits of using Linux over other operating systems?
    Since Windows 98. It has been decades, not years. Source: over 2 years ago
  • How i have used 9 layers of the keyboard (for those who wonder why anyone needs that many layers
    Qwety layer Numpad layer aroww key layer Two layers are based on virtuawin. One one the fact I type using the colemak-dhm layout. Two shift layers I will replace with shit + function and alt + function keys. The mouse layer is largely novelty but if the cursor is close the I will use it as realigning my fingers with keyboard is annoying. Source: about 3 years ago

Xcompmgr mentions (1)

  • What compositor to use?
    There is xcompmgr, which is still maintained, but it lacks a lot of features from Picom. The only appeal of it is because it's more lightweight, or maybe someone can't get Picom to work right for whatever reason. Source: 11 months ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing VirtuaWin and Xcompmgr, you can also consider the following products

Dexpot - If you don't have Dexpot yet, the new update makes it a must-have tool for Windows, adding a ton of features to your desktop that you never knew you wanted.

picom - A lightweight compositor for X11 (previously a compton fork).

Sysinternals Desktops - Desktops allows you to organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops.

Contexts - Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.

Cairo Shell - Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows.

Hyperswitch - HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies. What's New

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