Extended Desktop - Assigning Spaces

Is it possible to make a second display it's own 'space' when using an extended desktop?
I recently started using a second monitor when I am at home, and I'd like to set it up so that certain applications always open up on the extended desktop. Any idea if this is possible/how I can do it?
Also, I have noticed that my MB's performance suffers when I am using the second monitor. Is this a frequent problem, or am I being paranoid?
(I only have 1 GB ram, if that makes a difference)

More RAM would definitely help. Just so you know this does not work with every application. You first need to assign the application to it's space. Now open the app. It will open on the internal monitor. Now choose the space icon in the dock so that the spaces screen pops up. Drag the application to the external screen that is the mate that you originally set it too. Now click so you got to that applications screen. Close the program and the next time you open it it should open on the correct screen. As I said some work some don't so don't be surprised if it doesn't work for every one you do.

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