IceWM 1.8 window manager release

Available lightweight window manager release IceWM 1.8. Of the features of IceWM, one can note full control through keyboard shortcuts, the ability to use virtual desktops, the taskbar and application menus. The window manager is configured through a fairly simple configuration file, it is possible to use themes. Built-in applets are available for monitoring CPU, memory, traffic. Separately, several third-party GUIs for customization, desktop implementations, and menu editors are being developed. The code is written in C++ and spreads licensed under GPLv2.

IceWM 1.8 window manager release

All changes:

  • Improved support for applications with transition windows.
  • Improved handling of input focus in windows.
  • Improved performance of the Show command when displaying a list of windows.
  • Adjusted padding and button size in notifications.
  • For themes, the MenuButtonIconVertOffset option has been implemented to adjust the position of the menu button.
  • NanoBlue and CrystalBlue themes have been upgraded.
  • Improved display of reduced icons (MiniIcons) in MinimizeToDesktop=1 mode.
  • Added support for rearranging thumbnails of all desktops in the taskbar.
  • Added the ability to drag and drop thumbnails while holding down the left mouse button.
  • The code for searching for available icons has been completely rewritten.
  • Added IconThemes option to customize icon sets.
  • Fixed build issues on FreeBSD.

Source: opennet.ru

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