Guide to X11/Window Managers/blackbox

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Type: stacking Language: C++ Licence: MIT

The blackbox window manager is lighweight and provides a modern looking interface.

Operation

Raising and lowering windows

Resizing windows

Showing and hiding windows

Context events

Features

Features of the blackbox window manager include:

Stacking windows
Window decorations include borders and titlebar
titlebar has an icon and minimize, maximize and close buttons
Written in C++
Small code size with builtin code for rendering solids, gradients and bevels
Runs quickly
Simple menus
Multiple desktop support
Desktop shortcut icons
Tasks can be minimized to an icon
Support for themes and customized colours

Review

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