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A window manager is a program responsible for controlling the placement, appearance, and behavior of windows within a graphical user interface. In the context of Linux and other Unix-like systems, the window manager operates as an intermediary between the user and the underlying graphical system, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System '''X Windows'''] | A window manager is a program responsible for controlling the placement, appearance, and behavior of windows within a graphical user interface. In the context of Linux and other Unix-like systems, the window manager operates as an intermediary between the user and the underlying graphical system, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System '''X Windows''']. | ||
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Window Manager
A window manager is a program responsible for controlling the placement, appearance, and behavior of windows within a graphical user interface. In the context of Linux and other Unix-like systems, the window manager operates as an intermediary between the user and the underlying graphical system, such as X Windows.
Its primary role is to manage how windows are displayed, moved, resized, minimized, maximized, and closed. Window managers also handle keyboard shortcuts for window navigation and can influence how applications behave when launched. Unlike a full desktop environment, a window manager is focused solely on window handling, offering a minimalist approach to graphical computing
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Window managers come in various types, including stacking, tiling, and dynamic window managers. Stacking window managers allow windows to overlap, much like the traditional desktop experience found in Windows or macOS. Tiling window managers, on the other hand, automatically arrange windows so that they do not overlap, making efficient use of screen space and often appealing to users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows. Dynamic window managers can switch between stacking and tiling modes, offering flexibility for different tasks and user preferences.