muffin

'muffin' is not typically invoked as a standalone command-line utility. Its operation is managed by the Cinnamon desktop environment and started as part of the graphical session.

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    As 'muffin' is primarily a window manager and not a command-line utility for direct user invocation, it does not have standard command-line parameters or options in the traditional sense. Its behavior and configuration are typically managed through desktop settings and configuration files within the Cinnamon environment, rather than via command-line arguments.

The term 'muffin' in the Linux context primarily refers to Muffin, the default window manager for the Cinnamon desktop environment. Muffin is a fork of Mutter, which itself is the default window manager for GNOME.

As a window manager, Muffin is responsible for drawing window borders, title bars, and handling window-related operations like resizing, moving, minimizing, and maximizing. It also manages desktop effects and compositing, providing the visual framework for applications within the Cinnamon desktop.

It is crucial to understand that 'muffin' is not a standalone command-line utility that users typically invoke directly with options and arguments in the same way as common system commands like `ls` or `grep`. Its functionality is deeply integrated within the Cinnamon desktop environment, managing the graphical display of applications and providing a consistent user experience.

'muffin' is not a command-line utility in the traditional sense. Users do not typically run `muffin` from a terminal with arguments. Its primary role is as a graphical component of the Cinnamon desktop environment, managing windows and visual effects. Any attempts to run it directly from the command line may yield errors or unexpected behavior, as it expects to be launched within a specific display environment context and is usually managed automatically by the desktop session.

Unlike most Linux commands, 'muffin' is not designed for direct user interaction via the terminal. Instead, it is an integral part of the Cinnamon desktop session, automatically started and managed by the desktop environment itself. Its 'usage' is experienced through the graphical manipulation of windows and desktop effects within Cinnamon, without the need for manual command execution.

While 'muffin' doesn't have command-line parameters, its behavior and appearance can be configured extensively through the Cinnamon desktop's system settings. This typically involves graphical tools for adjusting window themes, animations, desktop effects, and other visual aspects, providing a user-friendly way to customize the window manager without direct command-line intervention.

Muffin was developed as the default window manager for the Cinnamon desktop environment. Cinnamon itself began as a fork of GNOME Shell, aiming to provide a more traditional desktop experience. Muffin was forked from Mutter, the window manager used by GNOME Shell, to better suit the specific needs and design philosophy of the Cinnamon project, providing stability and customization options for the desktop's visual presentation and effects.

mutter(1), cinnamon(7), gnome-shell(1), Xorg(1)