Desktop Window Management

Discussions revolve around window management features across OSes like Windows, Mac, and Linux, debating multiple windows versus single-window interfaces and related limitations.

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hesk Jan 5, 2020 View on HN

It looks beautiful but how does it handle other windows on the desktop?

nickstinemates Feb 12, 2023 View on HN

Multiple windows for me is a feature, not a bug.

consp Jun 26, 2024 View on HN

Try sharing a window on linux and see how that goes.

zmmmmm Nov 5, 2022 View on HN

some of it definitely relates to window management features and their limitations

lazerlapin Jun 11, 2019 View on HN

how about screen management ? I'm using several virtual screens (spaces) in my mac, that makes things a lot easier to me. How does that go in today's windows?

ShadowBanThis03 Jul 16, 2025 View on HN

Not if you're using side-by-side windows.

tdmackey Jan 31, 2010 View on HN

It allows for multiple windows, which is somewhat similar.

Learn2win Jun 26, 2015 View on HN

Not just windows; it acts that way on my Mac as well

durandal1 Dec 13, 2011 View on HN

Maybe...drumroll... multiple windows?

snazz Aug 25, 2019 View on HN

Because of the better window management or something else?