IceWM version 3.9.0 has been released, offering a fast and customizable window management solution for the X Window System. This release features improvements to localization with updated translations for Spanish, Hungarian, and Portuguese (Brazil), as well as a new feature that allows IceWM to smartly guess cursor hotspots when they are absent in images. With its simple and non-intrusive design, IceWM provides users with efficient resource usage and support for multiple monitors via RandR and Xinerama. The window manager is highly configurable, featuring customizable themes, keybindings, focus models, and more, making it a popular choice among Linux users.

A New Release of IceWM 3.9.0: A Fast and Configurable Window Manager

IceWM, a popular window manager for the X Window System, has recently been updated to version 3.9.0. The primary goal of IceWM is to provide users with a speedy, simple, and non-intrusive interface that allows them to manage their windows efficiently.

Key Features and Capabilities

IceWM offers an array of features designed to enhance user productivity:

1. Taskbar: A convenient taskbar is included in the default setup, featuring a pager for easy navigation.
2. Dynamic Menu System: The menu system is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor their workflow according to their preferences.
3. Keybindings and Mouse Control: Application windows can be managed using both keyboard shortcuts and mouse interactions.
4. Window Management Options: Windows can be iconified to the taskbar, tray, desktop, or made hidden, with quick switch window (Alt+Tab) functionality also available.
5. Customizable Focus Models: IceWM includes multiple focus models that can be easily selected from a menu, allowing users to tailor their workflow further.

Compatibility and Configurability

IceWM is designed to work seamlessly across various Linux distributions, including:

• Debian
• Ubuntu
• Arch
• OpenSUSE
• Gentoo
• Slackware
• CentOS
• antiX
• NixOS

Additionally, IceWM supports multiple monitors via RandR and Xinerama. The window manager's configuration options are vast, with the ability to customize themes, keybindings, and more.

Noteworthy Features

Some of the notable features in this release include:

1. Regeneration of Menus: IceWM now regenerates menus when configuration changes occur.
2. Support for Sound Effects: Users can enable sound effects to enhance their user experience.
3. Multiple Focus Modes: Several focus modes are available, allowing users to choose their preferred workflow style.

Localization and Translations

The latest version of IceWM includes updated translations for the following languages:

• Spanish
• Hungarian
• Portuguese_Brazil

Improvements in 3.9.0

One notable improvement in this release is the ability of IceWM to smartly guess the cursor X/Y-hotspot when it's absent in a XPM image.

Release icewm-3.9.0

For packagers This release has a new dependency: libXcursor. The dependency on libXpm no longer exists. Features If a theme doesn't define a cursor, prefer the system Xcursor theme.

Release Release icewm-3.9.0 · ice-wm/icewm