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Re: Suggestions for a window manager to replace Enlightenment



csj <csj@zapo.net> wrote:

> Peter S Galbraith wrote:
>  
> > After years of running E (without gnome), I might be tempted to
> > use something else.  Any suggestions appreciated.
> > 
> > Here's what I really like about E:
> > 
> > - minimal screen real estate lost.  I don't mind selecting an
> > application by clicking the mouse first to get a menu.  Minimal
> > or no icon box.
> > 
> > - shade/unshade windows, leaving only the window decoration bar
> > showing.
> > 
> > - ability to switch virctual consoles by scrolling the mouse
> > wheel.
> > 
> > - settings done using GUI rather than editing a config file.
> > 
> > - Looks good.
> 
> Fluxbox on all points except the last (I suspect the other
> blackbox derivatives share the same "features".)  The last one is
> highly subjective.

That's true.

Okay thanks, I'll take a look.  The screenshots don't look as pretty as E.
:-)

Peter



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