Re: Poll on infinite-desktop, viewport and workspace?

[rob <rob curates-egg org>]

Teika Kazura wrote:
> Hi, all. Let me do a poll, because rework is expected, and to make
> sure how should it be done.
>   
<delurk>

I'm still stuck with FVWM but I have a desire to move to a WM with a 
'sane' configuration language.

I'll answer with reference to how I use FVWM (and how I'd like to use 
sawfish);

> Do you use:
> 1. workspace?
>   
One
> 2. viewport?
>   
36 - arranged as a 6x6 grid.
> 3. infinite-desktop?
>   
IIUC FVWM does not have that concept.
> 4. pager? which?
>   
FVWM's pager has a few features that I have not found elsewhere (perhaps 
I haven't looked hard enough?);

1) transient mode - pager disappears after a viewport is selected or 
cancelled via ESC/wheel/etc.

2) windows may be moved/arranged across the entire desktop using the pager

> 5. edgeflip?
>   
Yes.
> 6. Could you describe more on how you use them?
>   
I use the 'windows' key as the primary modifier for all WM 
interactions.  I use FVWM's directional focus (i.e. focus on nearest 
window in north-east direction) in addition to 
viewport-[left|right|up|down].

I have a trackball button devoted to the transient pager which allows 
one handed desktop-surfing (my other hand being devoted to a cup to tea:).

> 7. Have any idea on them?
>   
I use window matching to keep applications in their 'proper' viewports.  
I presume sawfish has (or will have) this?

One other item (whilst I remember) - can sawfish generate menus 
dynamically from scripts?

HTH
R