On Thu, 2014-08-14 at 10:52 -0400, Bob Woodside wrote: > On 8/14/2014 4:19 AM, Michael Großer wrote: > > Thomas Adam wrote: > > Quote: > >> - Does having pages *and* desks make sense anymore? > >> - Just go with pages, which can be named. > > Please keep in mind that the ability to allow pages *and* desks > > at the same time is by far the most excellent feature of FWVM. > > ... > > Other window managers and desktop environments dropped > > this feature, which made FVWM more unique with each > > 'manager' that dropped it. > > > I have to second Michael's sentiment here. I have used this feature > since circa 1995 or so, usually using 5 discrete desktops with a 4x3 or > 4x4 page layout, giving 60 or 80 "workspaces". I usually allocated > desktops to related genres of programs, named accordingly, e.g., > "Development", "Network", "Artsy Stuff" (graphics/music), etc. This > allowed me to scroll quickly among functionally related windows with the > mouse, with no or very little edge resistance (FVWM) and very rapid > mouse movement sensitivity (X). > > I should be very upset to see this unique feature dropped.
Well, I only use pages. :) I think dropping features should only be considered if it would significantly improve the product. I wonder how much would be gained from removing desktops. I suspect not much. Bob, nice to see you're still around.
