IceWM has released version 3.7.3, enhancing its X Window System stacking window manager with several key improvements. This update focuses on resolving configuration issues related to librsvg, improving application focus capabilities, and introducing new commands "usertime" and "x11time" to icesh. Additionally, the update enhances font loading support in non-Latin environments, making it more user-friendly for diverse linguistic users.
Key changes in IceWM 3.7.3 include:
- Fixing the `--disable-librsvg` configuration option.
- Ensuring that there are no complaints during configuration when using `--without-icesound`.
- Improved handling of `_NET_WM_USER_TIME` and `_NET_STARTUP_ID` for better application focusing, particularly for lxterminal and roxterm.
- Unsetting variables such as `DESKTOP_AUTOSTART_ID`, `DESKTOP_STARTUP_ID`, and `XDG_ACTIVATION_TOKEN` to streamline the startup process.
- The addition of "usertime" and "x11time" commands to the icesh interface.
- Enhanced font loading capabilities specifically for non-Latin environments, improving accessibility for international users.
The release also includes updated translations, with Turkish being specifically mentioned.
For developers and packagers, the release notes provide specific fixes and enhancements to facilitate smoother integration and deployment of IceWM.
The checksum for the release file icewm-3.7.3.tar.lz is `eb0bc787be5e53b44d80ee525a695272f22e12bd`, ensuring the integrity of the download.
Overall, IceWM 3.7.3 continues to enhance user experience while addressing critical functionality and compatibility issues, making it a valuable update for current users and those looking to adopt the window manager in their environments.
Looking forward, future versions may focus on additional language support, further optimization of application management, and enhancements to user interface elements to keep pace with modern desktop environment expectations
Key changes in IceWM 3.7.3 include:
- Fixing the `--disable-librsvg` configuration option.
- Ensuring that there are no complaints during configuration when using `--without-icesound`.
- Improved handling of `_NET_WM_USER_TIME` and `_NET_STARTUP_ID` for better application focusing, particularly for lxterminal and roxterm.
- Unsetting variables such as `DESKTOP_AUTOSTART_ID`, `DESKTOP_STARTUP_ID`, and `XDG_ACTIVATION_TOKEN` to streamline the startup process.
- The addition of "usertime" and "x11time" commands to the icesh interface.
- Enhanced font loading capabilities specifically for non-Latin environments, improving accessibility for international users.
The release also includes updated translations, with Turkish being specifically mentioned.
For developers and packagers, the release notes provide specific fixes and enhancements to facilitate smoother integration and deployment of IceWM.
The checksum for the release file icewm-3.7.3.tar.lz is `eb0bc787be5e53b44d80ee525a695272f22e12bd`, ensuring the integrity of the download.
Overall, IceWM 3.7.3 continues to enhance user experience while addressing critical functionality and compatibility issues, making it a valuable update for current users and those looking to adopt the window manager in their environments.
Looking forward, future versions may focus on additional language support, further optimization of application management, and enhancements to user interface elements to keep pace with modern desktop environment expectations
IceWM 3.7.3 released
IceWM, an X Window System stacking window manager, has been updated with a new release. IceWM 3.7.3 addresses configuration issues with librsvg, enhances application focusing, and introduces "usertime" and "x11time" commands to icesh. It enhances font loading capabilities in non-Latin environments.
