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AfterStep v1.0
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AfterStep is a continuation of the BowMan window manager which was
originally put together by Bo Yang. BowMan was based on the fvwm window
manager, written by Robert Nation. Fvwm was based on code from twm. And
so on... It was originally designed to emulate some of the look and feel
of the NEXTSTEP user interface, but has since taken steps towards
adding more useful, requested, and neat features. The changes which
comprise AfterStep's personality were originally part of bowman
development, but due to a desire to move past simple emulation and into
a niche as its own valuable window manager, the current designers
decided to change the project name and move on.
Important features of AfterStep include:
1. Wharf: a free-floating application loader which can "Swallow" running
programs and also can contain "Folders" of more applications.
2. Gradient filled TitleBars with familiar NEXTSTEP iconize and destroy
buttons
3. Gradient filled root window PopUp menus which can be configured to
accomodate different tastes and styles of management
4. NEXTSTEP style icons which give a consistent look to the entire desktop
The initiation file, .steprc, will look very familiar to users of
fvwm 1.24r since it shares a good number of commands and owns the same
syntax. As those who know can attest, this can yield a tremendous amount
of flexibility.
AfterStep now also has its own mailing list devoted to discussion
of AfterStep code, features, help, and the future of the project. If you
would like to subscribe, simply send an email message to:
afterstep-request@eosys.com
The body of the message should contain the word 'subscribe'.
Well, if you like what you see, have a problem, or would like to join in
development, let me know. Have Fun!
Frank Fejes frank@ssax.com
Alfredo Kenji Kojima kojima@inf.ufrgs.br
Dan Weeks dan@mango.sfasu.edu