X11 window managers

Last update on August 10, 2009 01:03 PM by jak58
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Window managers






Unlike some Windows and Mac Based solutions (operating systems),the possibility to choose a window manager is endemic to GNU\Linux. The window manager is managed by the graphics server, allowing you to move, resize, create icons, manage multiple virtual desktops and keyboard shortcuts.

Concerning GNU/Linux, the most logical deduction will be making use of KDE, Gnome or Xfce. Lost! These are 2D graphics environments that integrate a window manager. However, these graphical environments use a lot of memory (RAM, hence explanatory for the use of windows managers with some specific configurations or in Live CD version.

Below is a list window managers still in use.

AfterStep


AfterStep want to reproduce the environment generated by NeXTSTEP. Several modules make this solution fully ergonomically usable and coheren.t
  • The wharf :a toolbar applications to configure icons.
  • WinList: to display f tasks vertically or horizontally.
  • Pager:to manage virtual desktops.
  • WinTabs:to group several windows.
  • WinCommand: to control the application windows.


The project development is slow but steady, since the development team is made up of two persons only.
  • Setup: editing some files (see documentation)
  • License: GPL
  • Website source: www.afterstep.org
  • Documentation: www.afterstep.org/documentation.php
  • Recommended memory: 512 MB

Blackbox


At first sight, Blackbox provide minimum management possibilities for virtual desktop, in order to be supported by machines with limited RAM.

FluxBox


FluxBox incorporates all the principles of Blackbox, providing quicker response time when executing tasks and with new options added:
  • Modifying the aspects of your windows (tabs and title bar).
  • Changing virtual desktop with the mouse wheel.
  • Support KDE applications and GNOME (partially).
  • Touch sensor for emacs shortcuts.
  • Add-ons and upgrades are available (from FluxBox source site):
  • FbPanel: add a taskbar like when using GNOME.
  • FbColor: clone a theme with different colors.
  • FbDesk: add icons on the desktop.
  • FbPager: change virtual office easily.
  • Fbsetbg: changing wallpaper.
  • FluxConf: GUI to configure FluxBox.
  • FluxMenuEditor: the menu to manage applications.
  • FluxSpace: for a complete office management.
  • Fluxster: set up Docks for applications.
  • FluxStyle: Manage themes.
  • Setup: editing file. Fluxbox
  • License: MIT
  • Website source:http://fluxbox.sourceforge.net
  • Recommended memory: 384 up to 512 MB

FVWM


FVWM was designed in such a way that nothing is intended to be imposed to the user. Many features can easily be disabled during installation or on demand (through dialog windows).
Almost all types of changes can be made, including: interaction with KDE and GNOME, winding windows, creating icons, support for PNG and Perl, scripting features, dynamic menu and session management. E.g You can even give the appearance of Windows Vista or XP or Mac OS X, but don’t forget the memory constraints.
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