The K Desktop Environment

The K Window Manager Handbook


Version 0.19.15-, 29 November 1998

The KDE Team

This documentation was last updated for kwm version 0.19.15. Please make any comments and additions to the author.

KDE Window manager


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
2. Using kwm
2.1. Command line options
2.2. Shortcuts
2.3. Mouse Control
2.4. Mini Command-line Window
2.5. Commands
3. Configuration
3.1. kwmrc
3.1.1. [Buttons]
3.1.2. [General]
3.1.3. [Session]
3.1.4. [Desktop]
3.1.5. [Decoration]
3.1.6. [Focus]
3.1.7. [Sticky]
4. Sound Events
5. Frequently Asked Questions
5.1. Why should I use kwm?
5.2. Why can't I define new shortcuts for launching applications?
5.3. Why does kwm look so much like Windows 95?
5.4. Is it possible to add KDE extensions to other window managers?
5.5. Does kwm support shaded windows a la OpenStep?
6. Epilogue
6.1. Developer
6.2. Authors