[Cialug] The Linux Desktop and Window Managers - when is too much?

[Morris Dovey]

On 7/25/13 1:33 AM, aaron wrote:

> My question to the group is, When is too much? Can there be too much?
> Personally I think a more unified WM across all distros will help
> greatly bring Linux more in focus of the mass user base. What are
> everyones thoughts on Window managers and as desktop users, system
> admins and such, how does this mass cluster of varies WM's effect your
> work, does it effect your work?
>
> Ponder, respond!

I use an ancient version of fvwm and all of my work (almost entirely 
code generation and testing in a command line context) is done in xterm 
windows with 16 virtual desktops. It’s not “pretty” but it helps me to 
maintain focus and maximize productivity.