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twm

The classic X11 stacking window manager distributed with X.Org, providing title bars, menus, icon management and keyboard or pointer bindings. Its `.twmrc` text file describes decorations, functions and menus, and its simple architecture has served as a base for several later window managers. Secondary sources credit Tom LaStrange and report that the X Consortium later adopted twm.

Background and availability

Secondary-source history: accounts credit Tom LaStrange and describe later adoption by the X Consortium. History source ↗

Project facts

protocol
X11
layout
stacking
Configuration
plain text
tag
classic, X.Org

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