Windowgrouper is a GNOME 2 panel applet which enables users to group windows together for easier and efficient management of multiple windows.
Windowgrouper is a highly functional GNOME 2 panel applet that allows you to group windows together so that when one window is minimized, unminimized, or moved to another desktop, the same operation is applied to the other windows in that group. The applet is incredibly easy to use and highly useful, making it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to optimize their workflow.
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.
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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