Re: FVWM: Changing icons on the fly

From: Emilio Lopes <ecl_at_fnpc21.if.usp.br>
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 96 16:57 EST

>>>>> "EK" == Elmar Kurgpold <ekurgpol_at_WR.BBNPLANET.COM> wrote:

EK> Does anyone know of a way I can change an icon on the fly? Specifically,
EK> I've got a shell script that does certain things depending upon how many
EK> new mail messages I have, and I'd like to change the icon on the xterm
EK> which my mail program is running under so the cute little flag on the
EK> mailbox flips up when there is new mail. It just looks wrong otherwise.
EK> :-)

I think you are looking for xmailbox. xmailbox's icon will change when
new mail comes (can even do some animation and sound) and it will open
an user-defined mail program when you click on it.

Hope this helps.

Emilio.

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Received on Thu Jun 20 1996 - 15:04:25 BST