On 19/05/17 10:17, Theo wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher  wrote:
>> On 18/05/17 22:31, Martin Gregorie wrote:
>>>> It been a long time, but I think you can set command line options
>>>> somehow top preconfigure where and what size the windows ill be.
>>>>
>>> That will depend on the individual application and, to a lesser extent,
>>> on whatever window manager you're using.
>>>
>> My thought actually is, does one need a window manager at all?
>
> I'm assuming the OP wants a fixed layout, eg browser window full height on
> the left, then two terminal windows stacked on the right.
>
> Something like that is doable without a window manager, but the problem then
> becomes how to switch focus from one window to another.  I don't think you
> can do that without a window manager.
>
> It's probably a case of carefully selecting a window manager that allows
> launching of apps to particular sizes, and pinning of windows so they won't
> move.  Or one that has a 'tile windows' function that tiles them into
> approximately the right layout.
>
Ratpoison?
(Kills all mice)

> Theo
>
Ah, you have confirmed that I was somewhat above my pay level...yes.
Keyboard focus and the like...



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