I had the same problem until today. run $ gnome-compiz-preferences (also in System -> Preferences -> GL Desktop)
go to the workspaces tab and set the workspaces to the number you need. This worked for me. ** Attachment added: "Gnome Compiz Preferences Dialog - Tab Workspaces" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/9369988/Bildschirmfoto-Gnome%20Compiz%20Preferences.png -- cannot set number or name of workspaces from workspace switcher applet https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/129152 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs