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From: Wolfgang Helbig <helbig@MX.BA-Stuttgart.De>
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Subject: Re: How do I install a new Windows Manager (fvwm2) under XFree86/X11R6
In-Reply-To: <337B6893.2711@worldnet.att.net> from Jason at "May 15, 97 03:48:35 pm"
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Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 00:09:13 +0200 (MET DST)
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> I just got XFree86 running a couple of minutes ago(what fun) and I want
> to install a different windows manager like AfterStep or fvwm2 or
> another. How do I go about doing this in XFree86 or Regular UNIX.

Assuming you are using FreeBSD 2.x:

Install your favorite window manager from the packages and edit ~/.xinitrc to
start it. Then enter ``startx'' on the command line and see what happens.

Have fun

Wolfgang