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<h3>Features</h3>
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<p>We have already mentioned that Window Maker is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_manager">window
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manager</a>. There are other window managers out there, such as the infamous FVWM, Enlightenment, AfterStep, and the
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list goes on. All window managers perform the same basic tasks, which are to create, place, keep track of, and draw
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borders around the windows on the screen. Beyond this, they can become quite different in their various abilities.</p>
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<p>Window Maker firmly adheres to the behavior and functionality of the NEXTSTEP™ user interface. The developers
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have put forth a great deal of effort in capturing the essense and beauty of the original design, and have incorporated
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some new ideas of their own. This has always followed the philosophy of keeping to those features which fit well into
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the overall design, while limiting the amount of "feature creep" that tends to bloat other window managers. A summary
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of the main Window Maker features are presented below.</p>
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<h3>Core (usability)</h3>
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<li>Almost complete <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icccm">ICCCM</a> compliance</li>
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<li>National language I18N support (over 11 locales)</li>
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<li>Built-in icon dithering with support for 4bpp and 8bpp displays</li>
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<li>Popup menus that support keyboard traversal, which can be "pinned" to the root window</li>
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<li>Support for <a href="http://gnustep.org">GNUstep</a>, <a href="http://gnome.org">GNOME</a>, and <a href=
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"http://kde.org">KDE</a> window hints to better integrate with those desktop environments</li>
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<li>Support for Motif™ and OPEN LOOK™ window hints to better interface with applications based on those
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toolkits</li>
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<li>Built-in GUI configuration utility that eliminates the need to hand edit config files</li>
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<li>Application <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dock_(computing)">Dock</a> (similar to NEXTSTEP/MacOS X Dock)
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that can be configured using drag and drop</li>
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<li>Workspace Dock (aka Clip/Fiend) which is a workspace specific Dock extender</li>
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<li>Support for rudimentary session management</li>
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<li>Rudimentary support for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RandR">X RandR</a> extension</li>
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<li>Support for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dockapps">dockapps</a> (equivalent of applets or epplets)</li>
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<li>Ability to change all preferences and menus on-the-fly without having to restart the window manager</li>
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<li>Support for multiple workspaces (aka "virtual desktops")</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Extras (eye candy)</h3>
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<li>Built-in themes support</li>
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<li>Over 13 types of window decorations, including custom defined</li>
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<li>Support for XPM, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, GIF and PPM icons (no conversions with external programs) with an
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alpha-channel</li>
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<li>Support for setting the root window background (via the wmsetbg utility)</li>
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<li>Optional superfluous animations, such as window shading, customizeable icon miniturization effects,
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slide/scrolling menus, and much more</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Despite all of these features, Window Maker is not resource intensive and remains stable across many UNIX varients.
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It is extremely flexible, and many options can be included or excluded at compile time. This means that you can easily
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tailor Window Maker to meet your needs; whether you're a minimalist wanting to save resources, or an extremist that
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likes to theme everything in sight.</p>
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<!-- <p>Visit the links below to learn more about this versatile window manager.</p>
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<li><a href="/features/features.edit">General Overview</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features/features/configuration.edit">Configuration via WPrefs</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features/features/menu.edit">Advanced Menu System</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features/features/dock.edit">The Dock and Clip</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features/features/appearance.edit">Looks and Apperance</a></li>
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<li><a href="/features/features/performance.edit">Performance Comparison</a></li>
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