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Xfwm4

Xfwm4 is the window manager for the Xfce desktop environment for the X Window System. It handles window decorations, movement, resizing, focus handling, and basic window management. It is designed to be lightweight and fast, making it suitable for older hardware while providing a cohesive and visually consistent user experience with the rest of Xfce.

As the default window manager in Xfce, Xfwm4 supports features such as multiple workspaces, configurable focus

Xfwm4 is an open-source project released under the GNU General Public License and is maintained by the

models
(focus
follows
mouse
or
click-to-focus),
keyboard
shortcuts
for
moving
and
resizing
windows,
and
theming
for
borders
and
title
bars.
It
integrates
with
the
Xfce
settings
ecosystem,
allowing
users
to
customize
behavior
and
appearance
via
the
Settings
Manager.
It
can
be
used
with
a
separate
compositing
manager
to
provide
shadows
and
transparency
effects
if
available.
Xfce
development
team.
It
is
designed
to
work
closely
with
other
components
of
the
Xfce
desktop,
such
as
the
panel,
launcher,
and
session
management,
to
deliver
a
consistent
user
experience.
Configuration
is
stored
per-user
and
can
be
adjusted
through
graphical
tools
or
by
editing
configuration
files.