Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
Hello, One thing the fluxbox.org docs mention is a prog called fluxbox-generate_menu which didn't come with fluxbox (at least that I could find). But I found it on sourceforge (just google for it... first result) and ran it... seemed to do a good job. It seems that Debian and Mandrake are using a tool to generate menu for every window manager. I like it for two reasons : 1) you get the same organised menu whatever window manager you are using 2) after installing a package, new entries appears in the menu only few seconds after the installation finished The bad thing about it is it is difficult to customize, like having your favorite entries at the top of the menu. So, I use shortcuts instead. I don't know if there is such features in Gentoo (I am using the Debian generated menu in my Gentoo). Thomas -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
Steve B. wrote: 1. When I tell a window not to tab the setting is not saved. Next time app starts it has a tab Edit the ebuild an uncomment the part with the remember patch or build it yourself after applying the remember patch. 2. I emerged fluxspace and setup some backgrounds for each desktop, however the bg appears on desktop1, but if I switch desktops I lose all backgrounds Edit .fluxbox/init an edit the root.command line, it may be empty, set it to "root.command Esetroot -f yourpichere.jpg", I cannot remember from which package Esetroot is, iirc it's Eterm. Thanks, Steve Hope I could help out a little Jan -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
A couple things I would add to other folk's answers... There are some (somewhat incomplete) docs at fluxbox.org. You can find all the config files in ~/.fluxbox... "init" has most of the meaty stuff, but "menu" is the file to configure your right click menu... oh and my favorite feature: scrolling the mouse wheel on the desktop switches workspaces. One thing the fluxbox.org docs mention is a prog called fluxbox-generate_menu which didn't come with fluxbox (at least that I could find). But I found it on sourceforge (just google for it... first result) and ran it... seemed to do a good job. b Steve B. wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hello again :-) I have some questions about fluxbox. First I like it thus far.. it loads a zillion times faster than KDE and seems to operate more "smoothly". But I do have some questions. 1. When I tell a window not to tab the setting is not saved. Next time app starts it has a tab 2. I emerged fluxspace and setup some backgrounds for each desktop, however the bg appears on desktop1, but if I switch desktops I lose all backgrounds 3. Is there a way to start a program on a specefic desktop? I tried to do this with fluxspace, but it wants to start the program every time I switch to that desktop 4. Is there a way to stretch the toolbar to fit the screen? 5. Can you add anything to the toolbar? 6. Where is the slit? and how do I get it to show up Thanks, Steve - -- Perhaps human's greatest vanity is the belief that there is only one way to the divine. (Scott Cunningham) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.3 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE/+HIhCY3CQTSteGwRAjbKAJ0VjZTTgECgmjxWkcbLye7zaXq2SwCgkxEq DL18g6/1Id9RK2qEyHmvTes= =tTH+ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
Great. Just tried to emerge it, and I get compile errors :( http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=37186 Daniel Ciaran McCreesh wrote: You're behind the times... 0.9.7 is out as of yesterday :) Looking to get that marked stable on x86 and sparc asap, 'cos it really is so much better than the 0.1.x versions... -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
Hello 1. When I tell a window not to tab the setting is not saved. Next time app starts it has a tab I don't know 2. I emerged fluxspace and setup some backgrounds for each desktop, however the bg appears on desktop1, but if I switch desktops I lose all backgrounds I use Esetroot to set up my background and it works fine (but I use only one background for all my desktops). 3. Is there a way to start a program on a specefic desktop? I tried to do this with fluxspace, but it wants to start the program every time I switch to that desktop I am using a blackbox tool called bbappconf. The package is broken on gentoo, so you will get a seg fault when you tried to run it. But it works fine with other distro and also with Gentoo when you comment the line that causes the problem in the source code. It remembers me I have to submit a bug for the Gentoo team. 4. Is there a way to stretch the toolbar to fit the screen? I don't think so. 5. Can you add anything to the toolbar? I don't think so. The toolbar is quite useless. I use it only to get back application I minimized. This is the reason why it is everytime hidden. 6. Where is the slit? and how do I get it to show up The slit will appear only when you put application in it. You can try gkrellm -w and the slit will appear. Thomas -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 11:42:54 + Daniel Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: | I'm assuming you are running the 0.1 series of fluxbox? | I'd strongly suggest that you try the latest beta version (0.9.6) - | its in portage and there arent many bugs left. You're behind the times... 0.9.7 is out as of yesterday :) Looking to get that marked stable on x86 and sparc asap, 'cos it really is so much better than the 0.1.x versions... -- Ciaran McCreesh Mail:ciaranm at gentoo.org Web: http://dev.gentoo.org/~ciaranm pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 1-3. Don't know sorry. 4. Edit $HOME/.fluxbox/init and look for: ~session.screen0.toolbar.widthPercent: xx and set it to 100 (percent). If it's not there it's safe to add the value 5.Look here: http://fluxbox.sourceforge.net/docbook/en/html/chap-toolbar.html and update the init file; ~session.screen0.toolbar.tools: workspacename, iconbar, systemtray, clock 6. Slit is enabled by default in the gentoo ebuilds (well i've never had to 'turned it on'), just try starting a dock app. I run kgpg, knotes, klipper, and kmix from my .xinitrc and it just works. Also I found x11-misc/fluxconf that helps with the config. Steve B. wrote: | Hello again :-) | | I have some questions about fluxbox. First I like it thus far.. it | loads a | zillion times faster than KDE and seems to operate more "smoothly". | But I do | have some questions. | | 1. When I tell a window not to tab the setting is not saved. Next | time app | starts it has a tab | | 2. I emerged fluxspace and setup some backgrounds for each desktop, | however | the bg appears on desktop1, but if I switch desktops I lose all | backgrounds | | 3. Is there a way to start a program on a specefic desktop? I | tried to do | this with fluxspace, but it wants to start the program every time I | switch to | that desktop | | 4. Is there a way to stretch the toolbar to fit the screen? | | 5. Can you add anything to the toolbar? | | 6. Where is the slit? and how do I get it to show up | | Thanks, | Steve - -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.3 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE/+AF3PQsXLXBV2FYRAtluAJ9fvFHrZI5jdrSkn6TgXN/fWT/RgwCg1LOK aFZXQyIu9Ic+g8V2EnU+pAk= =TtCB -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fluxbox questions
I'm assuming you are running the 0.1 series of fluxbox? I'd strongly suggest that you try the latest beta version (0.9.6) - its in portage and there arent many bugs left. There are many many improvements over the 0.1 series. Steve B. wrote: 1. When I tell a window not to tab the setting is not saved. Next time app starts it has a tab I don't know the answer to this, but in the newer fluxboxes the tab has been removed and the titlebar is treated as the tab. 4. Is there a way to stretch the toolbar to fit the screen? Yes, from the fluxbox menu: Settings -> Configure -> Toolbar -> Toolbar width percent hover the mouse over that setting and use the mouse wheel to adjust the percentage. 5. Can you add anything to the toolbar? I don't think so. 6. Where is the slit? and how do I get it to show up The slit isn't a visual object - you can't see it. You can choose its placement through the configure menu (Settings -> Configure -> Slit -> Placement). When you run a "dock app" (e.g. something on www.dockapps.org) it will appear in the area of your screen which the slit is placed in. I have my slit on auto-hide in the bottom right. When i hover the mouse in that area, my little xmms control pops out :) Hope this helps. Daniel -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
