diff --git a/X.md b/X.md index 7e8e55b..94d2f9e 100644 --- a/X.md +++ b/X.md @@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ To use a window manager without any desktop environment, or even a login manager * FFmpeg or libav-tools (or replace it in _".xinitrc"_ with your preferred screencasting program) * UXTerm or urxvt * dmenu -* Whatever you want on your _".ratpoisonrc"_ +### XINITRC CONFIGURATION FILE Next is an example _".xinitrc"_ file which goes under your home directory: ``` # load your preferred terminal settings @@ -36,21 +36,30 @@ hsetroot -fill ~/.wallpaper.jpg # launch the window manager (needs to be done at the end) exec dbus-launch --sh-syntax --exit-with-session ratpoison ``` - -After that you login and simply type: +### LAUNCH X +After the configuration file is properly set, you login and type on the terminal: `startx` whenever you want to start X. -## RATPOISON +### LAUNCH X AT LOGIN +To launch X at login, place the following at either your _".bash_profile"_ or _".bashrc"_ file: +``` +if [ $(tty) = "/dev/tty1" ] +then + startx > /dev/null 2>&1 +fi +``` +## RATPOISON Productive, automated, scriptable, and minimal, Ratpoison is a strict tiling window manager using similar bindings to GNU Screen. A few of its benefits are. * No mouse used, all done by commands called by typing _"control"_ and _"t"_ at the same time, plus another key. * You can set your own bindings in the file _".ratpoisonrc"_ which is extremely friendly. * Extensible by scripts. The _"rpws"_ script for example adds multiple workspaces (comes by default), another script (_"expose.pl"_) gives a mozaic of current windows. +* Full manual available from the terminal: +`info ratpoison` +* Can temporarily switch to another window manager with the _"tmpwm"_ command for your comfort. - -### A few keys to get you started - +### SOME SHORTCUTS * Show the help cheatsheet: `Ctrl-t + ?` * Bring an application menu: @@ -84,9 +93,7 @@ Productive, automated, scriptable, and minimal, Ratpoison is a strict tiling win * Make a window the only one visible: `Ctrl-t + Q` -There is a full manual available from the terminal: -`info ratpoison` - +### RATPOISONRC CONFIGURATION FILE The next custom _".ratpoisonrc"_ file goes under your home directory and can be customized to your needs: ``` # text editor @@ -153,6 +160,7 @@ set border 0 ## XBINDKEYS Custom keys can be added with the Xbindkeys program. +### GETTING KEYS INFORMATION With the help of the default xev program you can check the keys you want: * Start the program and type the key you want to see its information `xev > keys.txt` @@ -173,7 +181,7 @@ In the example below we'll have the modified keys: * The "lower volume" button if available will lower volume. * The "raise volume" button if available will raise volume. - +### XBINDKEYSRC CONFIGURATION FILE Now the example _".xbindkeysrc"_ file which goes under your home directory: ``` # Enable "Scroll_Lock" for the next keybinding @@ -215,9 +223,7 @@ keystate_scrolllock= enable ``` ## TERMINAL EMULATOR - -To tweak the theme of your terminal emulator you need to tweak the _".Xresources"_ file. Each time you make changes run: -`xrdb -merge` +To tweak the theme of your terminal emulator you need to tweak the _".Xresources"_ file. Next is an example _".Xresources"_ file which goes under your home directory: ``` @@ -252,7 +258,11 @@ urxvt*font: fixed urxvt*boldFont: fixed urxvt*dynamicColors: true urxvt*borderWidth: 0 -``` +``` + +To load changes run: +`xrdb -merge` + ## SCREEN TEARING To solve screen tearing you can use any of these config files in its appropriate directory.