Guide to X11/Window Managers/dwm

Type: dynamic Language: C Licence: DWM

The dynamic window manager is minimalistic and has no dependencies other than xlib libraries.

Operation

Raising and lowering windows

Resizing windows

Showing and hiding windows

Context events

Features

Features of the dynamic window manager include:

dynamic switching between stacking and tiling modes
Window decorations include a single pixel borders which indicate focus
Written in C
Lightweight and uses the xlib library
Windows can be grouped using tags
Multiple desktop support
Desktop bar provides status information and the facility to switch between desktops

Tiling layouts

In tiling mode windows are arranged as a master window with a column of other windows. Transient dialogue windows may use a stacking arrangement over the existing tiled layout.