File Manager in twm window manager

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JordanTBoehm

So how can I get a file manager for it. I don't want it to automatically run at login, I just want one in the root click menu. XFCE is installed, would thunar work with twm? In general, how would one install programs to work with their X11 Window Manager?
 
twm is very good indeed and very minimalistic. But for some it lacks a few important features. I usually use fvwm but always keep twm. If you like twm though then by all means use that.

You may want to look at this. Near the end you'll see a link to a .twmrc file and find out how to modify your root menu to add any application.

For a file manager, I suggest x11-fm/xfe. It only depends on the X libraries and the fast and lightweight FOX library.
Oh, and of course Thunar would work too.
 
I just copied his .twmrc to my system. Now I need to edit it for my programs and settings. I'm really drawn to twm. It feels very original. It doesn't have the feel of a Mac, a PC, or a hacked up Linux box. xfe sounds like a great program. I'm gonna grab that port.
 
/usr/bin/vi in terminal (for you probably xterm)
Otherwise install vim from ports with X only support, so you can copy paste between vim in terminal and gui apps
 
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