markwolfe Veteran Posted June 10, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 10, 2005 (edited) This post will serve as the central point on Neowin for "introduction" threads that explain the basics of some of the Window Managers or Desktop Enviornments available to *nix users. The intent is that these "introductions" will cover some detail on how to customize your environment to your preferences (GUI config tools and text files, if applicable). These are to be written by Neowin members for Neowin members. Please do not just rip the content from another site. Write it up for the rest of us, and do us proud! :) In the individual threads, I would like other members to comment and add material they think is appropriate by posting the information in the appropriate thread. The thread starter can add this new content into the first post, or a moderator can do this, as well. Desktop Environments KDE: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=330393 Gnome: http://www.gnome.org/~davyd/gnome-2-14/ XFCE: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=334091 Window Managers Enlightenment: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=343955 Fluxbox: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=330008 PWM: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=358566 IceWM: (external link to OSNews article) Openbox: (external link to wordpress blog) Items without a link above need a thread started, so what are you waiting for? See how others have been doing it (it is actually easy, but just takes a small commitment of time), start a new thread and write up a simple intro on how you can customize your favorite WM/DE. Let's share new information and get other users interested in how they can customize their Linux! Edited November 5, 2008 by markjensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechitowncubs Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 If I'm up for it, I might do a Gnome one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djmutik1013 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I might do one for Enlightenment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted June 14, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted June 14, 2005 Your efforts would be greatly appreciated, as I believe that this thread will be a great resource for anyone wanting to learn/try a new environment. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechitowncubs Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Ok, I'll start the gnome one tonight, if anyone wants to help make it real good, you should PM me and we could get working :) I'm also looking to make a Step by Step installation guide for Ubuntu (for the complete noobs) so family and friends can get it installed with no hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted June 19, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted June 19, 2005 Added link to XFCE thread that has just been started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz360 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Would love an Enlightenment one :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.r.l. Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 If I'm up for it, I might do a Gnome one :) 586061945[/snapback] Ahem. If you could say howto install Gnome that would be great :D I couldn't find Gnome 2.10.1 tgz's for Slack... I build Dropline GNOME but that screwed KDE up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasker Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 thechitowncubs if u will do the gnome part can u please add to u guide of gnome, how upgrade gnome 2.10 to 2.12, step by step, I will appreciate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_canada Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Ahem. If you could say howto install Gnome that would be great :D I couldn't find Gnome 2.10.1 tgz's for Slack... I build Dropline GNOME but that screwed KDE up. 586122270[/snapback] Patrick recommends GNOME.SlackBuild, I use it on my Slackware machine, pretty good. http://gsb.freerock.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.r.l. Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Patrick recommends GNOME.SlackBuild, I use it on my Slackware machine, pretty good.http://gsb.freerock.org/ 586134930[/snapback] Thanks jack! I was using something else but I guess I'll give GSB a dry try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosidius Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I instaled dropline gnome and it killed xorg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted July 13, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted July 13, 2005 Added Enlightenment to the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futb0l Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Awesome guide and idea. Thanks markjensen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Behelit Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I instaled dropline gnome and it killed xorg. 586199272[/snapback] Dropline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted August 14, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted August 14, 2005 Added link to PWM intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pong Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Dropline? 586223702[/snapback] http://dropline-gnome.sourceforge.net/ :happy: Its basically just a Slackware build of Gnome which means it can be installed quickly and will work on a default Slackware install. Its pretty good, but it can be a bit buggy. I had to 'install' it 3 times before it would actually fully install itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixated Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Someone should do a FVWM intro, its quite nice. Here's a screeny (not mine): http://www.theskyiscrape.com/scott/fvwm_red.png Going to be trying it out when i finally get my laptop, so if no one does anything about it till then i might. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevcart3 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Someone should do a FVWM intro, its quite nice. Here's a screeny (not mine):http://www.theskyiscrape.com/scott/fvwm_red.png Going to be trying it out when i finally get my laptop, so if no one does anything about it till then i might. :p 586650177[/snapback] FVWM looks nice, I have never used it before, might try it out later. :) EDIT: Is there a reason why no one has tried to do one for Gnome. I figured it would have already been done considering it's popularity. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Byte Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 IceWm is my favorite windows manager. I have tried many others and keep returning to IceWM. I think the reason is best stated at the IceWM website, "The goal of IceWM is speed, simplicity, and not getting in the user's way". I don't think I could improve on the guide at OSnews: IceWM - The Cool Window Manager I recommend making this tweak so that the menu works without alot of clicking and opens when the mouse hovers over the menu (like a very popular proprietary OS). Edit the preferences file (~/.icewm/preferences) and change the "MenuMouseTracking" parameter to: MenuMouseTracking=1 You may need to delete the # character and spaces at the beginning of the line to uncomment the parameter. Here is a tip. Need a run box, windowskey + spacebar, type away then Enter. Change your mind, use the Esc key. It does take some manual configuration but it is pretty simple to do. IceWM does pack alot of functionality into a small amount of screen space. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted January 27, 2006 Author Veteran Share Posted January 27, 2006 ^^^ That is a good IceWM overview there. :yes: I added it to the first post, noting it is an external link. Thanks for pointing it out! (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exim@uu.pp121.biz Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Great thread. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Napster Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Ditto, im new to linux but learning very quickly - why on earth did I stick with windows for so long??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted June 3, 2007 Veteran Share Posted June 3, 2007 Can someone make a Gnome one? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted June 3, 2007 Administrators Share Posted June 3, 2007 Can someone make a Gnome one? :D Added the link to the initial post: http://www.gnome.org/~davyd/gnome-2-14/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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