iDesk

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iDesk is a minimalist computer program used in conjunction with X window managers to draw icons on the desktop. iDesk has been in development since 2003 and is licensed under the GPL.

Contents 1 Features 2 LiveDistros that feature iDesk 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Features

• anti-aliased and shadowed fonts
• execution of multiple shell commands
• tooltip effect
• pseudo-transparency

[edit] LiveDistros that feature iDesk

• Damn Small Linux
• FreeSBIE
• Kororaa
• SabayonLinux
• grml

[edit] See also

• computing minimalism
• Fluxbox, a window manager often used in conjunction with iDesk
• ROX Desktop, a lightweight desktop environment with support for desktop icons

[edit] External links

• iDesk Project Wiki
• idesktool - a GUI configuration tool for iDesk
• gallery of screenshots featuring iDesk