On Thu, Jul 01, 1999 at 01:02:05AM -0400, pausmith_at_nortelnetworks.com wrote:
> %% Gustavo Lozano <glozano_at_EasyData.net> writes:
>
> gl> Hello.
> gl> I am using fvwm2 over gnome, ( a customized version obtained from a link
> gl> in www.WHATISTHENAMEOFTHETUCOWSVERSIONOFLINUX.com )
>
> gl> Well, Every time I start an app, a "shadow" window comes up over my mouse,
> gl> and I just click wherever I want the window on my desktop.
>
> gl> I want to disable that feature, I know there is a way but I dont
> gl> know how. Can somebdy please point me in the right direction?
>
> Yes.
>
> Look in your fvwm2 man page, and search for "placement" and "Placement"
> to see the various options fvwm2 provides for placement of new windows.
> There are many (RandomPlacement, SmartPlacement, various modifiecations
> like SmartPlacementIsReallySmart, etc.)
The best choice (in my eyes) is:
Style * SmartPlacement, RandomPlacement
GlobalOpts SmartPlacementIsReallySmart
Bye
Dominik ^_^
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Received on Thu Jul 01 1999 - 05:14:14 BST