First, let me say that I really like FVWM2 and the fairly simple rc-file
syntax. It's really nice to be able to set things quickly and easily to
work the way I like. It's also nice to be able to fit my WM on a floppy.
That's it for my compliments, now on to my complaints ;)
This may be a small thing to some, but it is important when I've set up
my machine and want to use it as a desktop Linux box(and get jealous
when using MSWindows). One thing I've noticed is that my windows are
pretty slow to draw when I move them around (I use opaque windows, and
no icons, just a large (1-2MB) .xpm for a background and a desktop at
1600x1200). However, the one that is very quick is XMMS. Since I've got
DRI working, as well, OGL stuff is fast, as well, but, AFAIK, there
aren't any OGL window managers. I thought this was curious. One friend
of mine suggested that it was because XMMS uses a small window. However,
when I move, say, an xload window (a small one) it moves choppily, too.
At first, I just chalked this all up to X being slow. However, today, I
tried something different. I installed an older version of WindowMaker
(whatever came with Slackware 7.1... 0.62.1) on my box and got it
working. To my surprise, the windows (using opaque moving) moved around
significantly smoother than FVWM2. So, my question is: why is
WindowMaker faster than FVWM2 at redrawing windows? Can I make FVWM2
faster at redrawing windows? Do other people notice this, as well?
Thanks again, it's a nice WM, aside from the choppy windows :).
haninger.3_at_osu.edu
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Received on Wed Oct 24 2001 - 20:14:48 BST