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If you are new to FVWM and wondering what it is. FVWM is a Window Manager (WM). What sets it apart from other WMs? It is also a | If you are new to FVWM and wondering what it is. FVWM is a Window Manager (WM). What sets it apart from other WMs? It is also a virtual window manager, which allows you to place windows in an area much larger than the actual size of the visible display. | ||
[[File:Fvwm-KISe-v1.1.0-help.png|right|350px|link=File:Fvwm-KISe-v1.1.0-help.png|Image]] | [[File:Fvwm-KISe-v1.1.0-help.png|right|350px|link=File:Fvwm-KISe-v1.1.0-help.png|Image]] | ||
It comes with a minimal default configuration. It gives the user the choice of expression. Details such as the appearance of windows, the function of panels, pagers, programs | It comes with a minimal default configuration. It gives the user the choice of expression. Details such as the appearance of windows, the function of panels, pagers, and programs to be used, as well as mouse and key control, are created and defined by the user. | ||
This site is a collection of individual scripts (configs) that you can add to the system. They are added into folders and run in the same sequence as the default. This structure helps to maintain, debug, and create new functions, decor, and modules | This site is a collection of individual scripts (configs) that you can add to the system. They are added into folders and run in the same sequence as the default. This structure helps to maintain, debug, and create new functions, decor, and modules. | ||
.fvwm/core/ | .fvwm/core/ | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
Functions | |||
Styles | |||
Colorsets | |||
Menus | |||
Bindings | |||
Decor | |||
Modules | |||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 7 July 2025
If you are new to FVWM and wondering what it is. FVWM is a Window Manager (WM). What sets it apart from other WMs? It is also a virtual window manager, which allows you to place windows in an area much larger than the actual size of the visible display.
It comes with a minimal default configuration. It gives the user the choice of expression. Details such as the appearance of windows, the function of panels, pagers, and programs to be used, as well as mouse and key control, are created and defined by the user.
This site is a collection of individual scripts (configs) that you can add to the system. They are added into folders and run in the same sequence as the default. This structure helps to maintain, debug, and create new functions, decor, and modules.
.fvwm/core/
Functions Styles Colorsets Menus Bindings Decor Modules