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Explain Window Manager in Linux?

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Window Manager is client SOFTWARE that controls icons, placement of icons, the appearance of the window after login to the system. This is desktop management software. As we know LINUX is an open-source operating system, We have a long list of WM software available in the market. The system ADMINISTRATOR can install and configure it as per user or environment requirements. One thing before using WM software, they will consume ADDITIONAL resources on the system.

The/etc/.xinitrc file is hidden system files allows you to change the window manager while login from any or particular user account. The prefix of “.” In the file, the name shows that it is hidden file and you will not be able to view it with the normal ls COMMAND.  WM GIVES enhance user experience or add-on features.

Some of the popular command for WM or desktop management are:-

  • The KDE = startkde
  • The Gnome = gnome-session
  • The Blackbox = Blackbox
  • The FVWM = fvwm
  • The Window Maker = wmaker
  • The IceWM = icewm


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