AfterStep

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In Unix computing, AfterStep is a window manager for the X Window System. The goal of AfterStep's development is to provide for flexibility of desktop configuration, improved aesthetics and efficient use of system resources. AfterStep originally was a variant of FVWM modified to resemble NeXTSTEP, but as the development cycle progressed, it diverged from its FVWM roots.

AfterStep includes several modules such as:

• Pager - a visual tool for managing and cycling between multiple desktops

• WinList - a simple Taskbar displaying active applications

• Wharf - docking tool that manages Applets/Dockapps and launches application.

AfterStep also supports virtual screens, and relies on a set of text-based configuration files for customizing its appearance.

AfterStep is maintained by a small community of developers with Sasha Vasko serving as project manager.

[edit] See also

• GNUstep
• Window Maker
• OpenStep
• LiteStep

[edit] External links

• Official website
• Freshmeat project page
• Themes
• AfterWiki user page
• Dockapps.org

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