@imgel I wouldn't consider #e16 a DE (still count?); but using that, I prefer having a frame-only window decoration. I use a simple #xdotool line in my #conkyrc to display the currently focused window.
${exec 'xdotool getactivewindow getwindowname'}
I've also used a combination of xdotool, randr, and eesh in the past to do tiling and arrangement.
@qyron Maybe look at #e16, #openbox, #fluxbox, or #awesomewm, as they will be completely usable without any pre-configuration. Those will all give you a pretty well rounded feel for the comparison of window manager vs desktop environment. All are quite easy to hack on and decently documented. The appilcations menu for e16 should be auto-generated on first login, both openbox and fluxbox will most likely need to be generated manually, and awesome should just be ready to use as-is.
@Fredol I've found that many times, just disabling hinting unnastifies fonts.
@Icarus Sorry, I saw it was old, but since it had no resolution, I figured I'd ask.
I'd say you chose wisely.
@Icarus You lookin for somethin to use, or run yerself?
@deepdive The ""correct"" answer is "only do root things as root" not via root. But security in more of a human problem than it is configuration.
@MashingBundle #TUXEDOComputers is what I advise for linux focused laptops.
@mekkagodzilla @minicx Sounds like a job for .xinitrc, but if you think your reason for it is sound, and it does what you're looking for, go for it.
@dan1101 @leninmummy I love the use of "arcane" in place of "archaic" ...brilliant!
@jupiter_rowland Friendica always(?) shows just a link to the original post as the "title" and post text under it. If I go to the title link, of course all displays as it should since I'm now viewing it from a lemmy instance. But no, never seen a picture as part of a #lemmy post in #friendica.
@av_conk As far as I can tell from trying it myself, and from watching people struggle with it, wayland is in no way yet ready for the gaming scene. For some things it's somewhat usable but overall, I advise anyone with questions to stick with X for now.
@wwwgem I've been extremely pleased with @tuxedocomputers in both product quality and support. Next laptop will assuredly be another from them.