Olwm
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer software |
| Successor | olvwm (OPEN LOOK Virtual Window Manager) |
Key people | Scott Oaks (creator of olvwm variation) |
| Products | olwm, olvwm |
| Owner | Sun Microsystems |
| Parent | Sun Microsystems |
olwm (OPEN LOOK Window Manager) served as the standard stacking window manager within OpenWindows, the initial X11 desktop environment provided with SunOS and Solaris. Its hallmark is the use of the OPEN LOOK look and feel design.
A variation named olvwm (OPEN LOOK Virtual Window Manager) was created by Scott Oaks. This version supports a virtual root window that extends beyond the size of the actual display.
Key features
Core OLWM capabilities included:
- Application launching through a Workspace Menu
- Automatic window startup and placement guided by a configuration file
- Focus follows mouse functionality
- Ability to switch workspaces with click-to-focus behavior
- Color customization options
Enhancements introduced in OLVWM comprised:
- Choices for minimal or absent window borders
- Sticky windows that remain visible across multiple workspaces
- A Virtual Desktop Manager allowing drag-and-drop operations among adjustable workspaces (for example, arranged in 3 rows by 4 columns)
- User-definable shortcuts for window resizing and movement managed through a dedicated config file