* z...@sdf.org <z...@sdf.org> [120711 04:34]: > On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 10:38:39AM +0200, Matthieu Herrb wrote: > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 08:52:14PM +0000, z...@sdf.org wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > > > there are a lot of nice window managers in OpenBSD base (fvwm, cwm, ...). > > > > > > I am a big fan of dwm and I think it shares the philosophy of minimalism > > > which is important to a lot of BSD lovers. Also, it has a good code > > > quality and is rock solid... > > > > > > Is there a reason why dwm isnt in OpenBSD base installation? > > > > Because there are already enough/too many window managers in base. > > Use the packages if you prefer to use another window manager. > > > > > > -- > > Matthieu Herrb > > > > I was surprised how many window managers are in base installation. > So, I just was interested why dwm isnt. However, I understand > that most people edit the config.h and compile dwm on there own > and so do I. But it would be convenient to use dwm to compile my own > dwm. > > Well, I can fork OpenBSD and make things properly :D. > > Jokes beside: dwm in base doesnt make much sense. > > Cheers > > -- > z...@sdf.org >
You can also duplicate the dwm port into the mystuff directory, modify the patches to your liking, and maintain "your own" port of dwm. man bsd.port.mk and search for "mystuff" jim@
