Supplemental Linux® From Scratch (System V Edition) - Version #5ad6

Chapter 17. sxwm

sxwm-1.5

Introduction to sxwm

The sxwm package provides a simple X11 window manager, taking roots from DWM, tinywm, and other window managers.

sxwm Dependencies

Required

Xorg Libraries and Xorg-Server (runtime)

Installation of sxwm

Install sxwm by running the following commands: 

make

Now, as the root user: 

make PREFIX=/usr install  &&
mkdir -pv /usr/share/sxwm &&
cp -v default_sxrc /usr/share/sxwm

Configuring sxwm

Config Files

~/.config/sxwmrc. The default version is in /usr/share/sxwm and will not be used. It can be copied to ~/.config/sxwmrc manually.

Configuration Information

Create the configuration file: 

mkdir -pv ~/.config &&
cp -v /usr/share/sxwm/default_sxrc ~/.config/sxwmrc

Edit the configuration file as necessary to fit your workflow.

If sxwm is the only Window Manager you want to use, you can start it with an .xinitrc file in your home folder. Be sure to backup your current .xinitrc before proceeding. 

echo "exec sxwm" >> ~/.xinitrc

Contents

Installed Programs: sxwm
Installed Libraries: None
Installed Directories: /usr/share/sxwm

Short Descriptions

sxwm

is the sxwm Window Manager