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I just installed LXDE over Mint 12 64-bit, which produced 7 distinct desktops, and then installed some applications while running LXDE as the desktop. All newly installed and already installed applications showed up in all desktops. Menus and controls were a mixed bag.

...adjust your spacers as you see fit.

Put a checkmark in a spacer box to put a big space there, leave the spacer there without the box checked to put a small space there, move the spacer to another position to put essentially no space there.

The procedure is mildly involved but it is foolproof and offers a variety of possibilities and keeps LXDE light: http://douwil7.100webspace.net/linux/Tuning.html#11.

The trash folder is at .local/share/Trash/files. It should contain same files as what you see clicking on "Trash" in the pcmanfm places menu: trash:///.

Not sure what you are asking but have a look at http://lxlinux.com.

It is easiest to install from the Synaptic Repository. The applications you mentioned should be in there. For directly installing a .deb files you need either gdebi or dpkg, again both can be installed via Sy.
naptic. See http://douwil7.100webspace.net/linux/Tuning.html#7 for more information.

Hi Rex. I think we are on the same page. The question is "Which Distribution with LXDE", and my main points were (1)Get one that offers the biggest possible Repository; and (2) Get one that philosophically and action-wise supports LXDE as a bonafide desktop for any computer. With that crit...

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