fbpanel is a desktop panel that is lightweight and compliant with the NETWM standards, making it ideal for those who want a simplified interface.
If you are looking for a desktop panel that can provide feedback about your desktop activity and allow for easy interaction with your window manager, fbpanel is the software for you. This NETWM compliant panel works with any modern window manager, making it a versatile addition to your desktop.
One of the best features of fbpanel is the variety of plugins it offers. You can choose from a taskbar that shows a list of managed windows, a pager that gives a thumbnail view of your desktop, a launchbar with buttons for quickly launching applications, a button to iconify or shade all windows, an image display, a clock that shows the current time and/or date, a system tray for XEMBED icons (or docklets), a space seizer, a menu with text and images, and a deskno plugin that displays your desktop number and name.
Despite all of these useful features, fbpanel is designed with modest resource usage in mind, so it won't bog down your computer.
Recently released updates have added an autohide feature and a digital clock plugin, as well as fixed many bugs. Overall, fbpanel is a fantastic desktop panel software that offers a wealth of functionality and is easy on your computer's resources.
One of the best features of fbpanel is the variety of plugins it offers. You can choose from a taskbar that shows a list of managed windows, a pager that gives a thumbnail view of your desktop, a launchbar with buttons for quickly launching applications, a button to iconify or shade all windows, an image display, a clock that shows the current time and/or date, a system tray for XEMBED icons (or docklets), a space seizer, a menu with text and images, and a deskno plugin that displays your desktop number and name.
Despite all of these useful features, fbpanel is designed with modest resource usage in mind, so it won't bog down your computer.
Recently released updates have added an autohide feature and a digital clock plugin, as well as fixed many bugs. Overall, fbpanel is a fantastic desktop panel software that offers a wealth of functionality and is easy on your computer's resources.
What's New
Version 4.12: N/A