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Error with KDE? 18 Years Ago by azinas …, I am new to Linux and I have a problemwith window managers I done smth, probably by installing Mplayer or I dont… the end session option I go to a weird grey window with the linux logo and I have to input my… Re: Error with KDE? 18 Years Ago by Tlhokomelo …, I am new to Linux and I have a problemwith window managers I done smth, probably by installing Mplayer or I dont… the end session option I go to a weird grey window with the linux logo and I have to input my… Beryl: Eye Candy (and More) for Linux 16 Years Ago by mattb0611 Over the past few years, 3-D rendering in window managers has become a new trend in the desktop environment…D rendering in Gnome, KDE, or other window managers. Beryl has many animations, window effects, and just plain useful features to … those who don't want to use a mouse. Window transparency is another useful feature. If the mouse pointer… Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 17 Years Ago by John A …quote=FireSBurnsmuP;291988]alright, so then do window managers stand on top of desktop managers? I.E. if I have a …is GNOME in the background somewhere?[/quote] Most window managers are desktop managers... basically a desktop manager is something that manages…and Gnome have built-in, but they're both window managers. You really don't have a need for … Crystal Ball Sunday #11: Linux Gets a Makeover 15 Years Ago by khess …Windows or Mac. KDE and GNOME, the leading Linux Window Managers, mimic the look and feel of Windows and older … icons, cascading menus and so on. The Enlightenment Window Manager is interesting and is on the right path but… I forever destined to stick with a terminal window because all the window managers are too [I]somebody else[/I]? Perhaps … Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 17 Years Ago by John A [quote=FireSBurnsmuP;291369]Actually, I was looking around, and I found that they both seem to be only window managers. Are they desktop managers? or do they just work on top of desktop managers?[/quote] Sorry, my bad. I meant "window managers". Desktop managers are something entirely different. Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 17 Years Ago by FireSBurnsmuP Actually, I was looking around, and I found that they both seem to be only window managers. Are they desktop managers? or do they just work on top of desktop managers? Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 17 Years Ago by FireSBurnsmuP alright, so then do window managers stand on top of desktop managers? I.E. if I have a session with enlightenment is … That Dream Formerly Known as the Linux Desktop 14 Years Ago by khess …), is now a catch-all for any of the aforementioned window managers. And LUI might refer to a desktop computer, a server…, a PDA or a netbook running Linux with a particular window manager running on it. The LUI is how you interact… Inventing A New Linux User Interface 14 Years Ago by khess … User Interface? Whether you call it a desktop manager, a window manager, an XGUI or user interface; what do you think… and feel. When you choose from all of the available window managers and desktops, what do you look for? Personally, I'd… Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 16 Years Ago by John A >I would strongely suggest iceWM. Its super light and easily integrates shortcuts. While I like window managers that are streamlined, I also dislike it when they have clunky Windows 3.1-like interfaces. Re: Which desktop man is fastest? 16 Years Ago by Sturm [quote=joeprogrammer] While I like window managers that are streamlined, I also dislike it when they have clunky Windows 3.1-like interfaces. [/quote] You can completely reskin IceWM. In fact, I have seen an IceWM theme that pretty faithfully copies Vista. Re: KDE or GNOME 20 Years Ago by TheOgre Don't forget that there are other window managers available, like BlackBox, Window Maker, and a ton of others that aren't as "heavy" as Gnome or KDE. Both KDE and Gnome are great for various reasons, but they are by no means the end-all be-all of window managers. Re: KDE and Gnome = Bloatware 20 Years Ago by Dani … KDE are desktop environments, meaning that they're not just window managers. They also add a whole bunch of their own extras… (tools, file managers, tidbits, etc etc etc) to XWindows. Perhaps what you're… Re: KDE vs Gnome What is main diference? 18 Years Ago by indienick … GNOME. For the Windows convert who loves their pretty looking window managers, KDE. For functionality, stability, perfection for everyday use, and pretty… Re: How do I burn a cd in ubuntu? 16 Years Ago by John A >Erm does feisty come with a kde flavour? [URL="http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/feisty/"]Yup[/URL]. Of course, you can always manually install window managers; you're not limited to the Ubuntu branch you choose. Mandrake Linux is a &^%$ 21 Years Ago by addikt … me use the gui. I tried "startx <numerous window managers>" but none of them work. It just gives… My Journey is Over 15 Years Ago by linux … effort to improve the product. The look -- so many themes, window managers, Compiz Fusion alone -- great eye candy. There are many more… Re: Linux Desktop Environment Innovation Nonexistent 14 Years Ago by KimTjik … wizards of everything from software to malware. Are therefore tiling window managers moving computing backwards or forwards? Is repeating movements between typing… Re: Is it possible to use a console app and Windows one at the same time? 13 Years Ago by vijayan121 Well, technically a Winxx console is not a window (though its input/output is managed by the Winxx subsystem) … follows mouse", "sloppyfocus" etc) are implemented by window managers. For example on X11, different focus models are used by… Re: Is it possible to use a console app and Windows one at the same time? 13 Years Ago by spoonlicker …]Well, technically a Winxx console is not a window (though its input/output is managed by the Winxx…", "sloppyfocus" etc) are implemented by window managers. For example on X11, different focus models are used …by different window managers.[/QUOTE] I know how to create a console window, Narue. What, do you… Re: Windows on verge of collapse, says Gartner 15 Years Ago by MattEvans 500 text editors? 10 office suites? 20 windows managers? OK, whilst there may well be that that many of … ( 2-5 text editors, 2-3 office suites, 2-4 window managers ) and the other options are just niche / rarely looked at… difference. ( At least we [u]have[/u] a choice of window manager ^_- ) As for setting up a printer.. yeah agreed… Re: Gnome >> Kde 17 Years Ago by John A … without needing to download Yum. As for all the other window managers out there, I have to say that probably the 2… as I'm concerned. What's really awesome about these window managers is that they eliminate a lot of the bloat that… Re: Windows on verge of collapse, says Gartner 15 Years Ago by jwenting … bloated (who needs 500 text editors, 10 office suits, 20 window managers, etc. etc. installed as standard but no decent way to… Re: Linux has come a long way 19 Years Ago by TKSS … ends... I run blackbox, and start everything from a shell window. *shrugs* To each his own... but ask most *nix techs… too prefer to boot into KDE instead of the other window managers. it has the most professional feel about it. I also… Re: Linux Desktop 11 Years Ago by JasonHippy …like XFCE and LXDE. Then there are other, alternate Window managers that do not have a desktop per-se; like… Openbox, Fluxbox etc. And then there are tiling window managers that allow you to control the entire desktop experience with… Linux you can install as many different desktop environments/window managers as you like. So if you wanted to; after… Re: Horizontal Line Tearing On The Screen 11 Years Ago by JasonHippy … Razor can be used with several window managers, I've not seen the full list of window managers it supports, but I know it… works with Kwin (KDE's default window manager) and Openbox. So… Re: GUI on Linux 14 Years Ago by JasonHippy …the box GUI functionality: AFAIK It depends on the desktop/window managers a linux distro uses: e.g. Kubuntu, OpenSuse and…using!) Anyway whatever you decide to use, the package managers for most of the linux distros are pretty good … you manage to package your app correctly, the package managers on your users *nix PC's will inform them… Re: Making python scripts executables 16 Years Ago by Duoas That's actually a tough question. Most of the window managers I am familiar with (which isn't many) will properly … it. But, in the end, it is the choice of window manager that makes all the difference. In essence, it is…, check to see if the user is using a known window manager and update the wm from the installation script (but… Re: Linux: Some Ugly OS' 16 Years Ago by John A …, then yes, I'd agree probably not. However, most window managers are fairly easy to customize and write themes for. Find …a window manager that is capable of doing what you want (for…