Agnostos wrote:
> I started with the basics and installed Blackbox only. Then I got
> into all the bbtools.
Why? You think you really need them?
> So why would I need bbtime and bbdate?
You don't need them.
> I installed bbsload, but then I saw gkrellm. So do I need bbsload, I mean
> what does it do that gkrellm doesn't?
Nothing. You don't need to use it.
> Then I noticed that gkrellm has a
> mail monitor. So why do I need bbmail and what does it do that gkrellm
> doesn't (Yes I know gkrellm is only a monitor)? Same deal with bbweather?
> I'm guessing that the ppp monitor on gkrellm is only a monitor but I have to
> ask can it launch ppp like bbppp? And if so why do I need bbppp?
You don't need to use them at all. bbtools are tools only. Use them if
you feel that they are suitable for your needs. If you prefer gkrellm -
like me - then just forget the majority of bbtools.
> I also
> noticed that my toolbar allows me to toggle thru workspaces and windows with
> the arrow buttons on it. So why do I need bbpager? What does it do that
> the toolbar doesn't?
It shows your desktops visually, with the layout of the windows on it.
Its a nice representation of your desktop structure and an intuititve
way to manage it. That's all.
> I'm a minimalist,
Well, I don't think so ;-)
> but I sometimes tend to fall in love
> with bulky apps when they really deliver what I need (like gkrellm). BBkeys
> is about the only thing left I actually understand why I need it.
Well, you have right. If you prefer not to use some bbtools, everybody
will accept your decision. Gkrellm is a really good tool. But someone
else can prefer some bbtools.
Anyway, I can recommend you bbrun. (Ok, I know, you can launch
applications from xterm and you don't need bbrun :-))
> What EXACTLY is sticky?
Sticky windows are present on ALL wirual desktops at the same position.
They are moveable, resizeable anyway.
> [...] Can someone enlighten me?
Well, just start using a pure blackbox with gkrellm and bbkeys. It will
be enough I think.
And if you really feel that you need more, try to find a tool that
satisfies your needs.
But don't look for the BEST tool every time. That's a waste of time.
--
Laszlo Gerencser
PortoLogic Ltd.
