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[Savannah-hackers] submission of Circus: A highly modularized python WM
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[Savannah-hackers] submission of Circus: A highly modularized python WM - savannah.nongnu.org |
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Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:32:57 -0500 |
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A package was submitted to savannah.nongnu.org
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Brian Skahan <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
License: gpl
Other License:
Package: Circus: A highly modularized python WM
System name: circus
Type: non-GNU
Description:
Purpose:
Circus will be a modularized window manager written primarily python. The idea
for the project grew out of a dissatisfaction with Rep as an extension language
for an otherwise excellent wm (sawfish). We hope to recreate much of the base
functionality of sawfish, but provide an easier method (python) for users to
extend the wm.
Libraries:
To get started we plan to use the readily available python-xlibs module and
pygtk-imlib. This should provide a framework for rapid prototyping of
functionality, and a common basis for users. We expect to move fairly quickly
(in terms of versioning) beyond the capacities of these libraries. Most likely
we will have to extend the xlibs library and move the imaging from pygtk-imlib
to an imlib2 wrapper.
Design:
The core wm program will be an engine for manipulating windows within the
X-Windows framework. All other functionality provided by a modern wm, virtual
desktops, pager, menus, keybinding, tabs, etc. will be provided as modules.
This will ensure a clean interface for future user added modules.
Currently:
Several of the modules (menus and rootwindow manipulation) are currently
functional and will be released shortly after we have a place to host them.
The first useable alpha release is expected at the end of january 2003.
Other Software Required:
Python >= 2.2
python-xlibs
Other Comments:
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