I use fluxbox myself, but have recommended xfce to users who find it too mininal (need a DE instead of just a WM).
For something really unique, try ratpoison (my job consists mostly of sshing into other boxes without any X11 type stuff running, so thought it would be ideal, but after a while I just couldn't get used to it!)
Another side note, strictly speaking in a thin client situation, you could get away with just xorg "server" on the "client" and WM/DE and other apps (X "clients") on the "server."
I'm using Windowlab on my laptop with a 1.2GHz Celeron and 384 RAM. There is no menu like with Fluxbox, right-clicking shows the menubar that you can program buttons in to launch programs.
Thank you all. I, too, am a newbie to FreeBSD. I have just successfully installed a dual boot windows 7 and FreeBSD 9.1 amd64 release from an ISO burned DVD on my 17.3 inch Toshiba Satellite L770 laptop with 4GB of RAM, 600GB HDD, and i3 Intel processor. It is threads like these that give me direction and let me know how to proceed. I probably will need someone to walk me through setting up X and setting up a desktop environment. Thank you all once again and in advance.
This may sound idiotic but can someone hold my hand and walk me through set up X on this system and the gnome desktop manager. I will primarily use the FreeBSD portion of the dual boot system to study chess (i.e. playing, learning about programs). The reason I ask for help is because at this time I feel very unsure of myself.
The Handbook has a whole chapter on installing and setting up X: Chapter 6 The X Window System. Read that (and other parts of the Handbook if you feel you need it), try to install, and come back here if you have specific questions.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
