this post was submitted on 03 Oct 2023
115 points (96.7% liked)
Unixporn
15215 readers
9 users here now
Unixporn
Submit screenshots of all your *NIX desktops, themes, and nifty configurations, or submit anything else that will make themers happy. Maybe a server running on an Amiga, or a Thinkpad signed by Bjarne Stroustrup? Show the world how pretty your computer can be!
Rules
- Post On-Topic
- No Defaults
- Busy Screenshots
- Use High-Quality Images
- Include a Details Comment
- No NSFW
- No Racism or use of racist terms
founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
What are the benefits to this instead of a TWM? Just curious since I've been seeing a few people singing it's praises, and wanted to know why I'd use it over a traditional TWM.
You get a full desktop environment, which is preconfigured, has better connected parts, and includes GUIs for things like settings.
Ahhhh, okay. Definitely not what I'm after but I'm glad the middle ground exists for most people who aren't insane lmao.
I will argue on the better connected parts bit though. Most apps designed for TWMs are intentionally very generic, minimal, and simple, making them blend together very nicely. Especially if you theme them, which is very easy to do in most cases.
@shinnoodles
for me, just ease of use. I just open windows and have them there. I use the virtual desktops to handle a lot more open things and touchegg/touche to quickly swipe around. i tried to record it... but I don't htink it really shows how easy it is for me.
maybe this is more a post of a customize fit :D