Hello,
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I have installed X11SDK and Apple Developer Tools
I have removed Apple's version of X11 and X11R6
I have installed xfree86-base 4.2.1.1-3 (not the rootless) via fink install * 10 hours later...:( got bandwidth? *
With this custom installation, what do you want to accmplish? Why did you decide that this would provide the most useful envirmnt for you?
Will X11SDK conflict with XFree86 in any way? I didn't think so but thought I should ask the more informed?
I need the best window manager, X server, and GUI (GNOME?) for my box and OS.
Best window manager is a matter of opinion. You need to know that there is a grey area in the definition of a window manager- some wms affect just what you would expect- window appearance, others begin to add features such as kickers, menus, etc. gnome and kde are what I would call desktop managers and in effect duplicate the function of the Apple desktop.
I want this setup to allow for the most apps to run stable.
Stable is dependent of the build of the app- apps can have both stable and unstable builds., with the stable being the version that the coding team has deemed most bullet proof. Your chose which you want.
In your opinion, better to go with root or rootless xfree86?
One has a root window that takes the entire screen, the other does not. xDarwin is rutted, X11R6 is rootless.
I need concise info and to the point pros and cons if more than one choice. (keep it short, simple and please no geek speak or intellectual flexing)
Keep it simple at first (and later too). Try blackbox as a wm. I do not use kde or gnome because they duplicate the desktop environment of Mac OS X.. I like what Apple has evolved over the last 19 years.
HTH
Craig
