How to set a Linux Workspace to certain (different) source input?

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The discussion centers around the challenge of using a monitor connected to both a Linux workstation and a Windows laptop, specifically regarding the ability to extend the Windows laptop's display without manually switching the monitor's input source. The user seeks a solution that would allow for a dedicated Linux workspace while also extending the Windows display, but it is concluded that this limitation is primarily a hardware issue related to the monitor's input settings. There is no feasible way to maintain a dedicated workspace for Linux while simultaneously extending the Windows display without changing the monitor's source.
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I tried to googling about this, but not find the answer; and even I'm not sure whether this is possible. Here the condition:
I have a Windows laptop and a Linux workstation (workstation + monitor).
The monitor is connected to:
(1) DVI-D: connected to Linux workstation (default)
(2) Display Port: connected to Windows laptop

The problem is: if I want to extend* my laptop screen to the (Linux) monitor, I have to press the "source" button in the monitor to select which source to be input, which will replaced my Linux display with Windows display.
(*) convenient for displaying large document, e.g. large excel sheet.

Is it possible to have one dedicated 'Linux workspace' connected to one source input and others are connected to another source input?
(i.e. one Linux workspace as a Windows screen extension, others 3 are normal)

Thanks!
 
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forget this "silly" question.
Seem nothing to do with Linux or Windows, it should be hardware (i.e. monitor) setting. but sure can't be one dedicated workspace.

Moderator, you may delete this thread if the thread is considered as unuseful.

Thanks!
 
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