IceWM 3.8.2 has been officially released, offering a range of new features and important fixes to enhance user experience. Among the notable additions are the "switchmenu" and "print" actions, which can be utilized through a "switchkey" definition in the "keys" file. This improvement allows users to select windows using the icesh utility, presenting them in a clear menu format via the icewm QuickSwitch feature. The release also updates the existing KeySysSwitchClass to align with the new functionalities.
Several key issues have been addressed in this version. These include fixes for resizing maximized windows when the workarea expands, recalculating the workarea when a do-not-cover window closes, and ensuring that menus remain within the screen boundaries. Additionally, adjustments have been made to enhance the performance of the desktop environment, such as making the "icesh -Zerminal" filter compatible with non-Linux systems, adjusting the positions of desktop icons when the workarea changes, and allowing icewmbg to ignore _NET_WORKAREA changes to improve overall speed. Furthermore, the update introduces the ability to minimize fullscreen windows by clicking on their corresponding task buttons, with documentation provided for this feature.
For developers and users interested in exploring the new version, the release can be downloaded, and its integrity verified using the provided SHA checksum: 86f554b5655037c068dda66a8f80f84506d101b0.
In summary, IceWM 3.8.2 not only enhances functionality with new features but also addresses several bugs and optimizes performance, making it a valuable update for users seeking a more efficient window management experience. Future updates may continue to build on these improvements and introduce new capabilities to further enhance user interaction with the desktop environment
Several key issues have been addressed in this version. These include fixes for resizing maximized windows when the workarea expands, recalculating the workarea when a do-not-cover window closes, and ensuring that menus remain within the screen boundaries. Additionally, adjustments have been made to enhance the performance of the desktop environment, such as making the "icesh -Zerminal" filter compatible with non-Linux systems, adjusting the positions of desktop icons when the workarea changes, and allowing icewmbg to ignore _NET_WORKAREA changes to improve overall speed. Furthermore, the update introduces the ability to minimize fullscreen windows by clicking on their corresponding task buttons, with documentation provided for this feature.
For developers and users interested in exploring the new version, the release can be downloaded, and its integrity verified using the provided SHA checksum: 86f554b5655037c068dda66a8f80f84506d101b0.
In summary, IceWM 3.8.2 not only enhances functionality with new features but also addresses several bugs and optimizes performance, making it a valuable update for users seeking a more efficient window management experience. Future updates may continue to build on these improvements and introduce new capabilities to further enhance user interaction with the desktop environment
IceWM 3.8.2 released
IceWM 3.8.2 has been released and introduces new "switchmenu" and "print" actions for using a "switchkey" definition in the "keys" file. It also resolves issues with resizing maximized windows, recomputing work areas, and maintaining menus near the screen edge. Changes include making the "icesh-Zerminal" filter work on non-Linux systems, adjusting desktop icon positions, and minimizing fullscreen windows.
