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Window manager
A window manager is a system software component of a graphical user interface (GUI) that controls the placement and appearance of windows within a windowing system in a computer operating system. Window managers are often used in conjunction with a desktop environment but can also be used standalone.
Functionality[edit | edit source]
Window managers provide the basic functionality for managing windows, including:
- Opening, closing, and resizing windows
- Moving windows around the screen
- Managing window focus
- Providing window decorations such as borders and title bars
Types of Window Managers[edit | edit source]
There are several types of window managers, each with its own approach to managing windows:
- Stacking window managers: These window managers allow windows to overlap by stacking them on top of each other. Examples include Metacity and Openbox.
- Tiling window managers: These window managers organize windows in a non-overlapping manner, arranging them in a grid. Examples include i3 and Xmonad.
- Compositing window managers: These window managers use a compositing technique to render windows, allowing for advanced visual effects. Examples include Compiz and Mutter.
Popular Window Managers[edit | edit source]
Some of the most popular window managers include:
Integration with Desktop Environments[edit | edit source]
Window managers are often integrated with desktop environments to provide a complete user experience. For example:
- GNOME uses the Mutter window manager.
- KDE Plasma uses the KWin window manager.
- Xfce uses the Xfwm window manager.
Customization[edit | edit source]
Many window managers are highly customizable, allowing users to configure keybindings, themes, and behaviors to suit their preferences. Configuration is often done through text files or graphical configuration tools.
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