DWM is simply a window manager for programmers by programmers, it is truly a suckless wm and the best!
Tha main feature of this window manager is that it's not user friendly wm ;)).
If you don't know c language, don't waste your time! go and grab another wm that is more user friendly;
On the other hand, if you are good in c you'll fall in love with this window manager.
This is my modifications on the dwm, it is based of the version of Arco Linux, the original dwm 6.2 can be found at Suckless Org .
- dwm-aplhasystray.
- dwm-autostart.
- dwm-center.
- dwm-r1615-selfstart.
- dwm-cyclelayouts.
- dwm-shiftview.
- dwm-fullgaps.
- dwm-gridmode.
- dwm-viewontag.
- dwm-switchtotag.
- dwm-alternativetag.
- dwm-rotateinplace.
- dwm-pango.
To install run the build script
% ./build.sh
My default terminal is kitty, if you prefer another terminal, chage line 99 in shxkdrc file or if you have st you can launch it with Ctrl + Alt + t.
I am using slstatus to display status, you can find my version in my repo; it is stripped down and i removed all bsd code cause i am on linux.
- Added gaps around bar "The patch on Suckless site doesn't work", you can adjust the gaps in config.def.h file by changing the value of ypad and xpad.
- Added bar height adjustments, can be changed in config.def.h by changing barheight value.
- Systray can now be toggled with Super + s.
- Active tag has a red underline.
- Modifed and added more color scheme.
- You can choose to install arcolinux logout when running build.sh or if you don't want that you can logout using Super + Shift + q.
Enable systray togglling.
- libxft-bgra (to display emojies and unicode).
- a monospace nerdfont.
- Take a look at autostart.sh to see what apps you need to install or change them to your preferd apps.
I know the suckless group don't like noob question, but I love noob question :), drop me a line if you need help or have a suggestion.
Remember: C will give you enough rope to hang your self because it is simply the best programming language ever...