IceWM is a window manager for Ubuntu Linux that is designed to be more lightweight and efficient than other window managers. It is available as a package on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. IceWM is easy to use and can be customized to your needs. It has a number of features that make it an attractive choice for users who want to manage their windows more efficiently. IceWM also has a number of features that make it an ideal choice for users who want to run multiple windows in the same screen space. This makes it possible to run multiple applications side by side without having to move one window over to the front of the screen.
Installing IceWM is a simple process. You will want to make sure that you have selected the alternate install repositories.
Open a terminal window and use the following command:
Once the install is complete, log out and click on the Options button in the lower left hand corner:
You will see a menu listing all of the window managers installed on your system. Select icewm from the menu, and continue to log in.
The IceWM desktop is pretty simple, although you can theme it to look like whatever you want. There’s even a Windows XP theme that you can download.
This is the default desktop:
The “start” menu is actually tied to the Windows key, as well as right-clicking on the desktop.
Clicking the minimize and “restore” icons right next to it will minimize all windows, and show a list of windows, respectively. Pretty useful.
