BMPanel is a X11 Window System software that provides a lightweight panel complying with NETWM standards. It includes a desktop switcher, a taskbar and a system tray.
BMPanel (BitMap Panel) is a lightweight panel compliant with NETWM for the X11 Window System. Its functions include a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application was designed inspired by fspanel, aiming to keep it small and modern at the same time. Its written in C and has minimum dependencies such as imlib2, xlib, fontconfig, xrender and xcomposite extensions.
BMPanel provides ARGB visuals selection, which enables true transparency when combined with composite manager (except for system tray). The panel has no configuration files and can be customized using different themes. BMPanel can only work on distributions with the latest Linux kernel and latest software like CVS/SVN/git versions for x86 (32 bit) and x86_64 (64 bit). However, it may work on other distributions, kernels such as FreeBSD, and other architectures, but it's not guaranteed.
In the latest release, BMPanel includes new compilation options in the configure script. The "--with-ev" option utilizes libev to implement event loops while the "--with-event" uses libevent. These options are helpful for those without glibc 2.8 (CVS version) in their distribution.
Overall, BMPanel is an excellent option for those looking for a simple yet modern panel for their X11 Window System environment. Its customization through different themes is a plus and the fact that it is lightweight and has minimum dependencies make it an ideal choice for users.
BMPanel provides ARGB visuals selection, which enables true transparency when combined with composite manager (except for system tray). The panel has no configuration files and can be customized using different themes. BMPanel can only work on distributions with the latest Linux kernel and latest software like CVS/SVN/git versions for x86 (32 bit) and x86_64 (64 bit). However, it may work on other distributions, kernels such as FreeBSD, and other architectures, but it's not guaranteed.
In the latest release, BMPanel includes new compilation options in the configure script. The "--with-ev" option utilizes libev to implement event loops while the "--with-event" uses libevent. These options are helpful for those without glibc 2.8 (CVS version) in their distribution.
Overall, BMPanel is an excellent option for those looking for a simple yet modern panel for their X11 Window System environment. Its customization through different themes is a plus and the fact that it is lightweight and has minimum dependencies make it an ideal choice for users.
What's New
Version 0.9.25: N/A