On Wed, Apr 02, 2008 at 04:37:47PM +0200, Matthias Kirschner wrote: > * Anselm R. Garbe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2008-04-02 16:11:54 +0200]: > > > Initially there is 1 column, a new client is inserted below the > > currently selected window in the column, similiar to the stack > > in tiled layout. > > If I open a new window, it would be more handy for me if the default is > to open it in a new column. Because for most programs I use it is more > important to see more of the vertical than the horizontal part (e.g. ls, > editing text). If the default is to open a new "row" that would be a > waste of place (even on my 12" screen). This was the reason for me not > to use wmii. > > So I would like to know what the reason is for the default "open in the > same column in row" is. (Perhaps I can improve my way of working :) .) > > Perhaps it is possible to have the option between those two ways?
Well what you describe was actually a reason why I disliked the column layout as well. One could consider a global ncol value which takes preference being reached, before columns are filled. But would this really be worth the effort? > And two more questions: > - would there be no maximise / monocle? There should be some kind of maximise. > - would there be no floating? I'm not sure about a floating layout in this regard, but a floating layer is a must, esp. for transients. But all the thoughts might never be realized, I just want to know what the community thinks. Kind regards, -- Anselm R. Garbe >< http://www.suckless.org/ >< GPG key: 0D73F361
