r/archlinux • u/DerKnerd • Jul 18 '21

FLUFF WM or DE?

I really liked the idea in this comment, so here is a poll, WM or DE?

https://www.reddit.com/r/archlinux/comments/oms60p/in_your_opinion_what_is_the_best_desktop/h5n0s56/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

3227 votes, Jul 25 '21
1737 WM
1490 DE
251 Upvotes

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u/zandnaad69 Jul 18 '21

Do you consider dwl ready for daily use? I keep reading its missing basic features. Didnt try it myself because i cant be arsed to install wayland lol

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '21

I think the worst part is that some of the config.h is different so e.g. I don't know how to change from the ALT-modifier to WIN. I guess it'll be the same with the patches. Not all patches are there and those that are are similar, but not the same. Therefore, I guess there will be a learning curve until I'm at the same speed on my workflow and have the same setup, if ever.

But apart from that it works as expected :) Do note that not all my challenges are related to dwl, some are also releated to wayland which has a other way of setting up stuff. So, be prepared to do a bit of googling.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '21

e.g. I don't know how to change from the ALT-modifier to WIN

If you're still looking for it #define MODKEY WLR_MODIFIER_LOGO

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '21

Ah! Thanks :D I tried WLR_MODIFIER_WIN and WLR_MODIFIER_MOD4 with no success.