README
1AfterStep v1.0
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4 AfterStep is a continuation of the BowMan window manager which was
5originally put together by Bo Yang. BowMan was based on the fvwm window
6manager, written by Robert Nation. Fvwm was based on code from twm. And
7so on... It was originally designed to emulate some of the look and feel
8of the NEXTSTEP user interface, but has since taken steps towards
9adding more useful, requested, and neat features. The changes which
10comprise AfterStep's personality were originally part of bowman
11development, but due to a desire to move past simple emulation and into
12a niche as its own valuable window manager, the current designers
13decided to change the project name and move on.
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15 Important features of AfterStep include:
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171. Wharf: a free-floating application loader which can "Swallow" running
18 programs and also can contain "Folders" of more applications.
192. Gradient filled TitleBars with familiar NEXTSTEP iconize and destroy
20 buttons
213. Gradient filled root window PopUp menus which can be configured to
22 accomodate different tastes and styles of management
234. NEXTSTEP style icons which give a consistent look to the entire desktop
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25 The initiation file, .steprc, will look very familiar to users of
26fvwm 1.24r since it shares a good number of commands and owns the same
27syntax. As those who know can attest, this can yield a tremendous amount
28of flexibility.
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30 AfterStep now also has its own mailing list devoted to discussion
31of AfterStep code, features, help, and the future of the project. If you
32would like to subscribe, simply send an email message to:
33 afterstep-request@eosys.com
34The body of the message should contain the word 'subscribe'.
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36 Well, if you like what you see, have a problem, or would like to join in
37development, let me know. Have Fun!
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39Frank Fejes frank@ssax.com
40Alfredo Kenji Kojima kojima@inf.ufrgs.br
41Dan Weeks dan@mango.sfasu.edu
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README.8bit
1Running Wharf on 8 Bit Displays
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4 In order to run Wharf on an 8bit (256 color) display, be sure
5to select more "conservative" icons, i.e. icons without too many
6colors. The more colors you use in your icons, the less you will
7have remaining for your applications (or other icons, for that
8matter). You may wish to use some of the icons from the ./icons/8bit
9directory. Each have no more than 10 colors yet still look great.
10 It should be noted that Wharf no longer has trouble with pushed
11buttons and 8bit displays, therefore the *WharfNoPush .steprc option
12is not necessary unless you enjoy the boredom. ;^)
13 More information about running AfterStep on an 8bit display
14can be found at the "I Can't Believe it's 8-bit Color AfterStep!"
15web page. The URL is: http://www.infinet.com/~gnosis/as.html
16 Good luck!
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18--frank
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