IceWM 3.7.5 has been officially released, bringing a variety of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and functionality. Notable improvements include the resolution of language code comparison issues, the option to ignore key repeats, and enhancements to the activation of the WindowList feature. Additionally, the update introduces support for the `setGeometry` function without requiring WM_NORMAL_HINTS, a new `-l,--lang` option for the `icewm-menu-fdo` command to facilitate locale setting, and compatibility for three-letter language codes. Furthermore, users can now utilize compressed SVG wallpapers thanks to advancements in the `icewmbg` utility. The release also addresses various compiler warnings, ensuring smoother performance.
Key Fixes and Changes:
- Resolved issues with language code comparisons in `icewm-menu-fdo`.
- The "runonce" command in the "keys" file now ignores key repeats and is documented in the manpage.
- Improved activation and elevation of the WindowList when overlapped.
- Enhanced `icesh` to allow `setGeometry` for windows that lack WM_NORMAL_HINTS.
- New `-l,--lang` option in `icewm-menu-fdo` for setting different locales.
- Support for three-letter language codes added to `icewm-menu-fdo`.
- Introduction of compressed SVG wallpapers in `icewmbg`.
- Silenced compiler warnings related to unknown pragmas.
Updated translations for this version include Catalan and Dutch.
For those interested, the release can be downloaded, and the checksum for the tarball is `bced5b0df5e77a35d2ab76a2b99b95c7c6f36d38`.
This update reflects the ongoing commitment of the IceWM development team to enhance the desktop environment for users, making it more versatile and user-friendly. Future updates may continue to focus on refining existing features and introducing new functionalities to meet the evolving needs of its user base
Key Fixes and Changes:
- Resolved issues with language code comparisons in `icewm-menu-fdo`.
- The "runonce" command in the "keys" file now ignores key repeats and is documented in the manpage.
- Improved activation and elevation of the WindowList when overlapped.
- Enhanced `icesh` to allow `setGeometry` for windows that lack WM_NORMAL_HINTS.
- New `-l,--lang` option in `icewm-menu-fdo` for setting different locales.
- Support for three-letter language codes added to `icewm-menu-fdo`.
- Introduction of compressed SVG wallpapers in `icewmbg`.
- Silenced compiler warnings related to unknown pragmas.
Updated translations for this version include Catalan and Dutch.
For those interested, the release can be downloaded, and the checksum for the tarball is `bced5b0df5e77a35d2ab76a2b99b95c7c6f36d38`.
This update reflects the ongoing commitment of the IceWM development team to enhance the desktop environment for users, making it more versatile and user-friendly. Future updates may continue to focus on refining existing features and introducing new functionalities to meet the evolving needs of its user base
IceWM 3.7.5 released
IceWM 3.7.5 has been released, featuring enhancements such as fixes for language code comparison, the ability to ignore key repeats, improved WindowList activation, support for setGeometry without WM_NORMAL_HINTS, the addition of a -l,--lang option, support for three-letter language codes, and the compression of SVG wallpapers. It effectively addresses compiler warnings.
