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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
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