Re: [gentoo-user] Small (as in footprint) window manager

[Jack <ostroffjh@users.sourceforge.net>]

On 2018.12.01 23:21, Daniel Frey wrote:
> I've been trying to clean up my machines (pruning world file, etc)  
> and am making progress.
> 
> I ran into one issue, that being on my server (mythtv, file, etc) I  
> am normally in text/ssh mode but occasionally I need X for something.
> 
> Does anyone have suggestions for a small-footprint window manager (I  
> have no need for a full desktop environment) as twm is just fugly and  
> sometimes not intuitive. I also don't need a file manager as I use  
> Midnight Commander which works well for my needs. This all stems from  
> occasionally needing a gui for configuring mythtv or the ability to  
> have two shells open side by side.
> 
> I am thinking others have most likely had this problem at some point  
> and have found something that's lightweight for this type of purpose.
> 
> Dan
> 
What about not installing xorg at all on that box, and just ssh'ing in  
from a different PC with full desktop setup  when you need a gui?

Jack