_A DEEP DIVE INTO THE BEST LIGHTWEIGHT WINDOW MANAGERS FOR ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMIZATION!_

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00:00a unlock the power of Linux a deep dive into the best lightweight window managers for ultimate

00:14performance and customization the distro tips group thanks everyone who watches our videos

00:21and if you like it leave a like and subscribe because it's free and helps the channel enormously

00:28thank you all introduction in the realm of Linux window managers there is a wide variety of options

00:41that cater to different user needs and preferences this technical document explores and compares six

00:47popular window managers openbox fluxbox i3 jwm blackbox awesome and window maker w maker

00:58the analysis will delve into their technical characteristics functionalities and recommended

01:03uses enabling an informed choice based on specific requirements technical description of window

01:10managers openbox openbox is a stacking window manager that uses the zlib library for interactions

01:18with the x server it is known for its lightness and high customization through xml-based configuration

01:24files such as rc xml and menued xml openbox allows the creation of custom menus and keyboard shortcuts

01:33supporting multiple virtual desktops its compatibility with the ewmh extended window manager hints

01:41standard ensures good integration with external panels and docs fluxbox fluxbox derived from blackbox

01:50is another stacking window manager that uses the zlib library it stands out for its lightness and

01:56resource efficiency maintaining a minimalist user interface fluxbox uses plain text configuration files

02:04such as forward slash dot fluxbox slash init and forward slashed fluxbox slash keys making it easy to

02:10customize keyboard shortcuts and menus it supports multiple virtual desktops and has a tab system for grouping windows

02:18windows i3 i3 i3 i3 is a tiling window manager designed to maximize screen usage by dividing it into tiles

02:27written in c i3 uses a text-based configuration file typically forward slash config slash i3 slash config

02:36it supports configurable keyboard shortcuts multiple workspaces and allows dynamic resizing and moving of windows

02:43windows i3 i3 is known for its efficiency and focus on productivity jwm joe's window manager

02:53jwm is a lightweight stacking window manager written in c and using the zlib library it is designed to be

03:00simple and fast with a configuration based on a single xml file forward slash jwmrc

03:06jwm offers basic support for themes custom menus and multiple virtual desktops its simplicity makes

03:16it a popular choice for systems with limited resources black box black box is a minimalist stacking window

03:25manager using the zlib library it is known for its speed and low resource consumption configuration is

03:33done through plain text files such as forward slash dot black boxerk black box offers basic window

03:40management features like multiple virtual desktops and customizable menus but lacks advanced ewmh support

03:47awesome awesome is a highly configurable tiling window manager written in lua and c it offers a dynamic

03:56environment that can switch between tiling and stacking modes configuration is done through lua scripts

04:03allowing deep customization awesome supports multiple tags workspaces integrated widgets and a wide

04:10range of extensions and modules it is ideal for advanced users who want a highly customizable and

04:17efficient work environment window maker window maker is a stacking window manager inspired by next step

04:28written in c it uses the wings widget for icons gadgets and shelves library window maker provides a graphical

04:36environment with support for docs icons and customizable menus configuration is done through plain text

04:44files and a graphical configuration editor it is known for its stability and distinctive look reminiscent of

04:51the old next step system technical comparison lightness and resource consumption a lightweight jwm flux box and black box are

05:03extremely lightweight and fast ideal for systems with limited resources a moderate open box and window maker are also

05:11lightweight but offer more features and customization a heavy awesome due to its flexibility and lua configuration

05:19can consume more resources compared to others but is still considered lightweight compared to full

05:24desktop environments configurability and customization a highly configurable awesome and i3 are highly

05:33configurable allowing deep customization through lua scripts and configuration files a moderately

05:39configurable openbox and fluxbox offer a good amount of customization through configuration files

05:45but are not as extensible as awesome and i3 simply configurable jwm black box and window maker have

05:52more straightforward and direct configurations suitable for users who prefer less complexity

05:59usability and features are advanced features awesome and i3 offer advanced features such as multiple tiling

06:06layouts widgets and automation scripts moderate features openbox and fluxbox provide a good balance

06:14difference between lightness and functionality with support for multiple desktops and custom menus

06:20a basic features jwm and black box offer a basic set of features focusing on simplicity and efficiency

06:28standard support and integration full support openbox and awesome have good support for the ewmh standard

06:37facilitating integration with external panels and docks a partial support fluxbox and window maker

06:44offer reasonable ewmh support sufficient for most users a limited support jwm and black box have

06:52limited ewmh support which may restrict integration with some external components conclusion the choice of the ideal

07:01window manager depends on the specific needs and preferences of the users for users with limited hardware

07:08user resources jwm fluxbox and black box are excellent options due to their lightness and resource efficiency

07:16for users who value customization and functionality awesome and i3 are ideal offering deep customization and

07:23advanced features for a good balance between lightness and functionality openbox and window maker are solid

07:30choices providing a good mix of customization and usability each window manager has its strengths and weaknesses

07:38and the best choice will be the one that best meets the user's needs and preferences

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