Puto Amo Window Manager is a functional and efficient software, devoid of unnecessary add-ons, providing complete control over window management.
If you're seeking a simple, user-friendly software to run your X applications without the burden of endless options, Pawm can be an excellent choice for you. Unlike heavyweight desktop environments, which consume considerable space and time, Pawm is designed to be lightweight and functional.
Pawm's primary focus is to provide simplicity, smallness, and functionality, making it ideal for those who demand efficiency. The development team has a philosophy of not adding new features or dependencies unless they are necessary. Thus, expect future releases to stay true to its objectives of keeping the software lightweight.
Functionality-wise, Pawm manages your windows effortlessly. It places a bar at the bottom of the screen to access minimized windows and provides a straightforward application launcher to place frequently used application icons on your desktop. While keyboard support is on the to-do list, workspaces, and different icon formats from .xpm are not available.
To compile, you only need the Xorg/XFree86 standard libraries. While it supports Xft, there are no requirements for it. Pawm has been tested and compiled under Linux/x86, Linux/PPC, FreeBSD, NetBSD, HP-UX, and OSX-XDarwin. If you can provide reports of successful compilation in other architectures, please let the team know.
One significant addition to the latest release is the solid appearance when moving windows. The development team has also fixed the critical bug with argb windows that caused crashes, making Pawm even more stable and reliable.
In summary, Pawm is an excellent software for running X applications without the weight of unnecessary features. Its lightweight design, simple interface, and compatibility across multiple platforms make it a reliable and efficient choice for users.
Pawm's primary focus is to provide simplicity, smallness, and functionality, making it ideal for those who demand efficiency. The development team has a philosophy of not adding new features or dependencies unless they are necessary. Thus, expect future releases to stay true to its objectives of keeping the software lightweight.
Functionality-wise, Pawm manages your windows effortlessly. It places a bar at the bottom of the screen to access minimized windows and provides a straightforward application launcher to place frequently used application icons on your desktop. While keyboard support is on the to-do list, workspaces, and different icon formats from .xpm are not available.
To compile, you only need the Xorg/XFree86 standard libraries. While it supports Xft, there are no requirements for it. Pawm has been tested and compiled under Linux/x86, Linux/PPC, FreeBSD, NetBSD, HP-UX, and OSX-XDarwin. If you can provide reports of successful compilation in other architectures, please let the team know.
One significant addition to the latest release is the solid appearance when moving windows. The development team has also fixed the critical bug with argb windows that caused crashes, making Pawm even more stable and reliable.
In summary, Pawm is an excellent software for running X applications without the weight of unnecessary features. Its lightweight design, simple interface, and compatibility across multiple platforms make it a reliable and efficient choice for users.
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