fvwm
TLDR
Start FVWM
$ fvwm
Start with specific config$ fvwm -f [~/.fvwm/config]
Replace running window manager$ fvwm --replace
Show version$ fvwm --version
SYNOPSIS
fvwm [options]
DESCRIPTION
FVWM (F Virtual Window Manager) is a highly configurable window manager for X11. It provides virtual desktops, extensive theming, and a powerful configuration language.
FVWM is known for its flexibility and low resource usage. Configuration is done through a text file with commands for window decoration, menus, keybindings, and module loading.
PARAMETERS
-f file
Configuration file.-c command
Execute command on startup.-d display
X display to use.--replace
Replace running window manager.-s
Single screen mode.-v, --version
Show version.
CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
$ # ~/.fvwm/config
Style * BorderWidth 5
Style * HandleWidth 5
Style * MWMButtons
Key Tab A M WindowList Root c c
Mouse 1 R A Menu MainMenu
Mouse 3 R A WindowList
AddToMenu MainMenu "Main" Title
+ "Terminal" Exec exec xterm
+ "Exit" Quit
Style * BorderWidth 5
Style * HandleWidth 5
Style * MWMButtons
Key Tab A M WindowList Root c c
Mouse 1 R A Menu MainMenu
Mouse 3 R A WindowList
AddToMenu MainMenu "Main" Title
+ "Terminal" Exec exec xterm
+ "Exit" Quit
CAVEATS
Configuration has learning curve. Documentation can be sparse. FVWM3 is the current major version. Some features require external modules.
HISTORY
FVWM was derived from TWM by Robert Nation in 1993. The name originally meant "Feeble Virtual Window Manager" but the meaning has been changed multiple times. FVWM2 was a major rewrite in 1996, and FVWM3 was released in 2020.
