System for restricting user access to default work area settings

Details System for restricting user access to default work area settings System for restricting user access to default work area settings

1995-06-07

1997-10-28

Lee, Thomas C.

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395750, 39518222, 364707, G06F 900

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056825501

ABSTRACT:
A computer system is provided which includes a plurality of Work Areas. Each Work Area represents an individual user's computer system preferences. The computer system preferences include application programs and operating system preferences. A Work Area Manager is provided to allow a user to navigate the plurality of Work Areas. All Work Area settings are saved to a Work Area Settings Profile file which is stored in a nonvolatile memory. A novel embodiment of the Work Area Manager employed as a Desktop Manager in a Multiple Desktop computer system is also provided.

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