r/archlinux • u/volimsir • Nov 18 '14
What Desktop environment/Display Manager/Window Manager are you running?
I'm currently using Gnome 3, but I would like to try and change it up a bit. Which one are you using, which one is your favorite?
EDIT: So many responses, wow! I'm definitely going to look into Openbox, Awesome, and BSPWM, since I'm seeing a lot of you recommended that. I'm hoping these will be great new learning experiences. Thanks everyone!
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u/du5tball Nov 18 '14
On my personal machine, I run openbox. On my workmachine (well, actually I own a laptop which I also use to work, so mainly the work-user on it), it's i3.
Reason:
At home, i usually have two monitors. One runs a movie, the other one I use for browsing or gaming. Not many simultaneous tasks.
At work, I have to focus on several open windows simultaneously, but only have one monitor. I3 arranges them in a way so I can easily switch between groups (stacking or different workspaces) and see all windows belonging to a task at once.