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.

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.