Windowgrouper is a GNOME 2 panel applet which enables users to group windows together for easier and efficient management of multiple windows.
Installation of Windowgrouper is a breeze. To get started, simply download the source archive and extract the source tree. Then change to the top directory of the windowgrouper-applet tree and use the following commands to build and install the applet: ./configure && make && sudo make install. The applet will be installed under the /usr/local prefix, and you may need to tell GNOME where to find it by adding /usr/local/lib/bonobo/servers to the searchpath in the file /etc/bonobo-activation/bonobo-activation-config.xml. Alternatively, you can choose to install the applet in the /usr prefix, which eliminates the need for any further configuration.
Adding the Windowgrouper applet to a panel is straightforward. Simply right-click on the panel and select Add to Panel... from the menu. From there, navigate to the Desktop & Windows section and select the Windowgrouper applet. Clicking on the running applet will change the mouse pointer to the crosshairs cursor and a status window will appear in the middle of the screen, indicating that you can select a window. Click on any window, and a menu will pop up allowing you to assign that window to a group. To add multiple windows to a new group, right-click on the applet and select Collect New Group from the menu.
When one window in a group is hidden or minimized, so are the other members of the group. The same is true when a window is unminimized. Additionally, moving a window to a different workspace will move the other group members as well. This makes Windowgrouper an excellent tool for anyone who wants to manage their windows and workspaces in a more efficient manner.
The applet requires GTK+ version 2.6.x and GNOME 2, including the gnome-panel-2.0 and libgnome-2.0 libraries. This latest release of Windowgrouper includes integration with GNOME help, making it even easier to get started and use.
Overall, Windowgrouper is a well-designed and highly useful applet that any GNOME 2 user should consider adding to their workflow. With its intuitive interface, easy installation, and powerful window grouping capabilities, it's a must-have tool for anyone looking to work more efficiently on their Linux desktop.
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