Re: adventures with window managers

From: Cybe R. Wizard (cyber_wizard_at_mindspring.com)
Date: 09/14/05

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    On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 10:17:42 +0100
    Adam Hardy <adam.ant@cyberspaceroad.com> wrote:

    > When I use ALT-Tab to cycle thro all open apps, I would like to see
    > all apps in a list or a row with the current selected app highlighted.
    > I saw one window manager doing it just how I like it but don't
    > remember which one now.

    IceWM
    >
    > I would like to have focus when I click on any part of a window, not
    > just the title bar. It's taking a while to get used to enlightenment,
    > since I can use the mouse to select text in a window without actually
    > selecting the window, and then when I press delete, it deletes
    > something in the other window, not the text. Sounds weird, and it is!

    IceWM
    >
    > I'd also like to have a key combination that will call up the gnome
    > log-out dialog. Used to be ALT+F1 in metacity in my original
    > installation but I've lost it since.

    Maybe I misunderstand. Log off the 'net?
    Pon/poff work very well. So does the "net" button on
    GKrellM. Otherwise there is gRun:
    "gRun is especially useful if you do not use the
    GNOME desktop which has a built-in run command, and
    if you use a window-manager (e.g. IceWM) where you can
    define a keyboard shortcut (e.g. Alt-F2) for starting
    gRun."
    Otherwise, if you mean to log off of the computer, click, click in the
    menu or just <ctrl><alt><backspace>
    >
    > I also want to restrict the desktop to just one instance, I don't use
    > this feature. I keep finding mis-clicks with the mouse or a fumble on
    > the keyboard (does happen!) throws me into another desktop.]

    IceWM can do that. (but multiple desktops are /so/ cool!)
    >
    > The list would go on but I don't want to bore you,
    >
    > Adam
    >
    I think you'd be happy with IceWM as it is configurable to do most of
    what you want so far. In addition you'll need Iceconf or Icepref for
    configuration.

    Cybe R. Wizard 

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