W9wm is an upgraded 8-1/2 window manager emulator that enhances the functionality of its predecessor, 9wm.
Installation of w9wm is a quick and straightforward process, assuming your system is properly configured. All you need to do is run xmkmf, which will generate the Makefile, then execute make or make install. Running make install.man will copy the manpage or 9wm.man to the correct directory. If you encounter a problem where make fails, citing the non-existence of the function _XShapeQueryExtension, removing the "-DSHAPE" from the Imakefile and rerunning xmkmf and make should fix the issue.
For those without imake or those who choose not to use it, simply copy the file "Makefile.no-imake" to "Makefile", then edit the definitions to suit your system. This may require defining suitable compilation flags for your system, which imake typically does for you. For instance, on AIX, the inclusion of "-DBSD_INCLUDES" in CFLAGS is a must. Overall, w9wm is an innovative and practical solution for all your window managing needs.
Version 0.4.2: N/A