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linuxfan

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Posted: Jan. 29 2006,12:51

Hi, All,
I just used apt-get install to d/l icewm. Now, I want to add it to the menu as a window manager choice. The problem is, I've spent the last hour going through emelfm.bin trying to find ice, but it doesn't seem to be there anywhere(yes, I clicked 'show hidden'). Apt says it's there, but I can't find it. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Steve

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mikshaw

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Posted: Jan. 29 2006,16:12

Installed through apt (or any other typical package management system), a program is usually installed into /usr. Some programs relating to X, however, are installed into /usr/X11R6...i think this might be the case with icewm.

Try the command "which icewm-session" to find it.

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cmanb

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Posted: Jan. 29 2006,16:16

"whereis" is a good command to keep in your pocket of tools, too.

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linuxfan

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Posted: Jan. 29 2006,22:23

whereis did the trick! Found it in 2 places:

/usr/X11R6/bin/icewm
/usr/bin/X11/icewm

Now: When I edit the .fluxbox menu to add icewm, how do I set up the line? I tried just copying the Switch to jwm line:

[submenu] (WindowManager) {}
[exit] (Exit)
[reconfig] (Reconfigure)
[restart] (Restart){}
[exec] (Switch to jwm){switcher.lua}
[exec] (Switch to icewm){switcher.lua}

But when I clicked Switch to icewm in the menu, it switched to jwm. Instead of putting {switcher.lua} on ice, should I instead put its location (one of the /usr/bins)?

Thanks for all the help, guys!

Steve

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Pentium S 120mHz
80mb RAM
1.5gb HD
CD-ROM
Floppy (This comp needs it; it's too old to support boot from CD-ROM)
dsl v2.1 installed

Now, that''s Damn Small!

mikshaw

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Posted: Jan. 29 2006,22:32

The switcher app only switches between jwm and fluxbox.
To switch from fluxbox to icewm do this instead:

Code Sample

[restart] (Switch to icewm) {icewm}

The part in {brackets} might need to say "icewm-session" if icewm starts without a panel.

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