Re: Another Newbie
Steve Williams (smw_patriot@hotmail.com)
Tue, 04 Aug 1998 09:34:38 EST
I've got a configuration helper at:
http://www.via.ayuda.com/~smw/afterstep
Let me know if you need more help than that.
-Steve W.
>From: "Michael Micelli" <lord_vermin@hotmail.com>
>To: afterstep@linuxcenter.com
>Subject: Another Newbie
>Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 10:03:06 EDT
>Reply-To: afterstep@linuxcenter.com
>
>Greetings,
>
> I just recently installed AS. It seems to be a great WM, other
>than the fact that it is completely confusing to configure. I also
have
>these problems with sound that others were having in earlier threads.
>
> I have to agree with doug, that there are no good AS newbie help
>files. They assume I understand terms like swallowing(which I
>don't(unless it's the way Icons slide out from the sides)), Sticky
>icons(huh?), and other things.
>
> I have managed to change backgrounds, icons, add icons to the
>wharf, and many other things, but I still have questions.
>
> For instance, now when I try to change the background, everything
>disappears, and I have to exit via [ctrl]+[alt]+[backspace]. What's up
>with that?
>
> Also, I moved my pager to the wharf, but they are stacked one on
>top the other. Is there any way to make them slide out like the
program
>files?
>
> I do not agree completely with Mr. Dunbar. I think the program is
>very nice, but could use some work. I have used FVWM, and if all
you're
>looking for is functionality, then that's the one for you :P I,
>however, Think that there is a reason it's called a GRAPHICAL user
>interface. I like nice looking customizable WM's.
>
> As for the distribution issue (or non-issue), I personally prefer
>Slakware. But the best distribution is the one you're most happy with.
>
> I'm sorry for my long windedness, but it's my first post :) I
>would also like to apologize for the stuff that Hotmail is going to add
>to the end of this, but it's the only way I can get this post at home
>and work.
>
>Michael V. Micelli
>
>
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