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Matchbox Window Manager

An X11 stacking window manager designed for embedded devices, handheld computers, set-top boxes and kiosks with small screens or limited input. It provides compact window controls and focuses on integrating with a constrained device shell rather than offering a general-purpose desktop environment. Matchbox was developed as window management for constrained embedded systems rather than a full desktop.

Background and availability

Matchbox was developed as window management for constrained embedded systems rather than a full desktop. History source ↗

Project facts

protocol
X11
layout
stacking
Configuration
C
tag
embedded, mobile

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