Virtual desktops, docks, and tabbed windows—Linux had them first

While modern Linux distros will come with a slick user interface, in the past, they tended to be basic affairs. Because Linux and Unix systems offer much more choice in how the interface is set up, there is a wide range of window managers available. Here are some classics that shaped the early days of the system. They’re obscure, but they shaped a lot of modern desktops like GNOME and KDE Plasma.