I see that fvwm still needs a C++ compiler to build. Since C++ compilers
don't exist on all platforms and compilers, in general, are not that
simple to port, I feel this will hamper fvwm's ubiquitousness. For
example, I, personally, am forced to stick with fvwm-1.24r simply 'cos I
am not able to build fvwm-2.2. I like fvwm a lot, but I am prevented from
upgrading by it's dependency on a language that I am not able to compile.
Noel
Jason L Tibbitts III wrote:
> Nobody believed it would ever happen, but
>
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>
> The F???? Virtual Window Manager workers list is very pleased to
> announce the first official version of Fvwm2 ever:
>
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>
> Available at http://www.fvwm.org/ it includes the following
>
> Highlights:
>
> ** GNU autoconf support for better portability.
>
> ** Dramatically improved menu handling with animated menus,
> proper cursor key navigation and better overall flexibility.
>
> ** SnapAttraction and SnapGrid commands allow you to line up
> windows and icons with ease.
>
> ** FvwmAnimate module controlling animated iconification.
>
> ** New syntax for menu styles (MenuStyle) with greatly enhanced
> configurability.
>
> ** Enhanced focus handling (Direction commands).
>
> ** Animated panels in FvwmButtons (like in CDE or VUE).
>
> ** FvwmEvent is the more flexible successor of FvwmAudio.
> FvwmAudio is still available.
>
> And more...
>
> * The ClickToFocusClickRaises option to the GlobalOpts command
> (click in a window to raise it if you use mouse focus).
>
> * A new web site and a bug tracking system.
>
> * Faster startup.
>
> * Limiting color usage with the ColorLimit command.
>
> * Mini titles for FvwmPager (aka Balloons).
>
> * Multiple Icon Boxes, Icon box grids, and Icon box fill
> direction control.
>
> * Improved FvwmButtons button placement to give absolute control
> over where the buttons are placed.
>
> * FvwmTile and FvwmCascade modules have been combined into the
> new module FvwmRearrange. Shell scripts for FvwmTile and
> FvwmCascade provide backwards compatibility.
>
> * FvwmPager displays the current desk.
>
> * Consistent page handling commands MoveToPage and MoveToDesk.
>
> * Switch window focus with Alt-Tab, as in other popular GUI
> systems (please read question 3.3 in the FAQ).
>
> * The EdgeThickness command offers a way to make auto hide work
> more smoothly in FvwmTaskBar.
>
> * New commands DefaultFont, DefaultColors and Emulate.
>
> * More consistent and often simpler syntax of configuration file.
>
> * Lots of bug fixes to improve stability and portability.
>
> * Consistent copying policy.
>
> and many small enhancements too numerous to list here.
>
> More detailed information on the contents of this release can be
> found at:
>
> http://www.fvwm.org/NEWS.html
>
> --
> Jason L Tibbitts III - tibbs_at_uh.edu - 713/743-3486 - 660PGH - 94 PC800
> System Manager: University of Houston Department of Mathematics
> "I survived while Ruby died in Jackie's trashy fantasy..."
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Received on Tue Feb 23 1999 - 08:10:14 GMT