xwindows manager
I think I might need a windows manager. I have xwindows installed and functioning, but when I go into it all I get is shell window. I installed a couple of small programs but do not know how to start them. I am assuming that I can start them by typing a command in the shell window, but I don't know what that command is. Anyways that is neither here nor there. Do I need a windows manager? If I do need a windows manager and why and more importantly which one? Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: xwindows manager
Check out http://www.PLiG.org/xwinman/ for a listing of what is available. Each of the images goes to a review. Each review has links to the screen shots. Note that Enlightenment (E) has a completely user definable look called Theme's. This means that Enlightenment, with the right Theme, may look and behave as any other WM, also it may have theme's that are not available as another WM. However, it's big and slow, but getting faster. Enjoy -- Greg. Keith Alen Vance wrote: I think I might need a windows manager. I have xwindows installed and functioning, but when I go into it all I get is shell window. I installed a couple of small programs but do not know how to start them. I am assuming that I can start them by typing a command in the shell window, but I don't know what that command is. Anyways that is neither here nor there. Do I need a windows manager? If I do need a windows manager and why and more importantly which one? Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- What do you want to spend today? Debian GNU/Linux (Free for an UNLIMITED time) http://www.debian.org/social_contract.html Greg VenceKH2EA/4 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: xwindows manager
I think I might need a windows manager. I have xwindows installed and functioning, but when I go into it all I get is shell window. I installed a couple of small programs but do not know how to start them. I am assuming that I can start them by typing a command in the shell window, but I don't know what that command is. Anyways that is neither here nor there. Do I need a windows manager? If I do need a windows manager and why and more importantly which one? Either that or start eveything by filename I suggest a VirtualWindowManager. I prefer fvwm2, but it's a matter of personal preference...:) Matthew -- Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo Steward-elect of the Cambridge Tolkien Society Selwyn College Computer Support http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Chamber/8841/ http://www.cam.ac.uk/CambUniv/Societies/tolkien/ http://pick.sel.cam.ac.uk/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Xwindows manager
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- You have to have a window-manager installed for it to be used. I believe twm is included in the distribution since I never wanted it but have it. I use afterstep wich is based on fvwm. It's pretty good. The file to edit are in the /etc/X11 directory. The window-managers file should have the window managers currently installed (via debian) listed in it. The first on on the list will be used. Just put the one you want to use at the top. The window managers come with the example system.*rc file that the authors send. Debian doesn't make one. If you d/l the menu pkg it will automatically add installed programs to your pop-up menus in X. On 06-Apr-97 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have installed Xfree and when I start the only thing I get is one xterm and a very small menu where I can chose to quit or to run a color show program. Now is this normal ? Dont deabian create a default look like redhat dose? (fvwm2) What windows manger should I use? I am not loking for a special look more the one that most people is developing stuff for. If I use fvwm95 can I make my own title button to max the screen only horisontal as the default debian fvwm2 dose ? Have a good one. - -- Rick Jones E-Mail: Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 07-Apr-97 Time: 16:00:59 - -- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBM0lShwi+Ph+i3TgpAQFbUgQAgBzMUR6CrchhFv15Ya2NGz84CeodaL80 TEf9vmVkhJIXNRlS/SC+x+KdJtK6iY7OQpjKLMTPebSTtJH7mj0Dj28EzOP6zSQT 5Gg9g1G7GowAXZaDb/7ZhzTQuqB7l5rtp+OrKO1dgFKJJTKiCxgu6AqqWe9mc9ik z+ftWaE6lJ8= =oU5Z -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Xwindows manager
I have installed Xfree and when I start the only thing I get is one xterm and a very small menu where I can chose to quit or to run a color show program. Now is this normal ? Dont deabian create a default look like redhat dose? (fvwm2) What windows manger should I use? I am not loking for a special look more the one that most people is developing stuff for. If I use fvwm95 can I make my own title button to max the screen only horisontal as the default debian fvwm2 dose ?
Re: Xwindows manager
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have installed Xfree and when I start the only thing I get is one xterm and a very small menu where I can chose to quit or to run a color show program. Now is this normal ? Dont deabian create a default look like redhat dose? (fvwm2) Did you install a window manager such as twm or fvwm? What windows manger should I use? I am not loking for a special look more the one that most people is developing stuff for. If I use fvwm95 can I make my own title button to max the screen only horisontal as the default debian fvwm2 dose ? I use fvwm95, haven't tried what you are asking. I'm very satisfied with thw way fvwm95 works, its my default wm. Jim -- Debian Linux! Where I REALLY went today! Jim Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oz.net/~jim/
