FVWM: FVWM Internal Modules ? (FIM?)

From: Jay Kuri <jaykuri_at_oneway.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:54:27 -0500 (CDT)

> Come up with a spec. List all the things that Fvwm should do in the
> window decoration area. Then, we have to figure out how to code it. The,
> we will basically have to overhaul all the code. (which was done for
> textured borders, so it is not impossible....)

     How about adopting a policy like apache's modules? Certain things can
have a secondary code module compiled in. Something like fvwm-modules,
only closer to the core, where starting a new process wouldn't be feasable
(ie, window decorations)
     In this way, fvwm keeps it's normal (supported) behavior... but if
someone wants a new behavior, they can add it themselves without producing
an entirely new Window-Manager. (ENFVWM (Entirely New-FVWM?))
     I've not looked heavily at the code, so I don't know if this is a
minor adjustment, or a major coding-job.. Either way, I'd be willing to
work on it...

   Thoughts on this?

Jay Kuri

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