The next generation desktop environment, 2016

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Bar

Identifier: b7667210

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Software Engineering program. The holdings are bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Science degree.

Dates

Creation: 2016

Creator

Barrett, John (1990- ) (Author, Person)
Tepfenhart, William M. (1956-2019) (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

Access to the collection is confined to the Monmouth University Library and is subject to patron policies approved by the Monmouth University Library.

Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (723-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 56 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The desktop environment has been a standard for all operating systems with a graphical interface. This environment has been designed as a single user single computer paradigm, which could be updated for multiple users on multiple computers based on current technologies of remote desktops and virtualization. This paper proposes an additional application that creates tabs for multiple instances of local, virtual, and remote desktop integration on Linux desktop enviroments. The benefits include ease of use, multiple workspace convenience, and connectivity to virtual and remote devices. Both the current and proposed desktop environments are discussed in detail.

Partial Contents

Abstract -- Introduction -- Mission statement -- Background -- Desktop history -- Historical analysis -- Technology -- High level design -- Use cases -- Proof of concepts -- Prototype -- Future development -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- References.