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    Most Unix systems had it in CDE, 1993. Most also had it in whatever came before.

    The first platform to implement multiple desktop display as a hardware feature was Amiga 1000, released in 1985.

    The first implementation of virtual desktops for Unix was vtwm in 1990.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_desktop

    It had been the expected default for pretty much an entire decade. Also X often supported a different size viewport and desktop so the view would scroll. Not sure if anyone really liked using that.

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      Also X often supported a different size viewport and desktop so the view would scroll.

      I remember encountering that the first time I used Linux! Can’t recall personally finding a good use for it but…neat I guess?