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This article is about the window manager. For the radio station, see
KWIN.
In Unix computing, KWin is a window manager for the X Window System. It is an integral part of the K Desktop Environment (KDE), although it can be used on its own or with other desktop environments.
[edit] History of KWin
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KDE Version |
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1.0 |
1.0 |
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| KWin |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Extended support for themes and window effects. |
| KWin |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Improved support for the extended ICCCM standards from freedesktop.org |
| KWin |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Compositing support and Compiz-like effects. |
[edit] Look and feel
There are many window decorations for KWin, including the default Plastik, Microsoft Windows-like Redmond, and Keramik. IceWM themes can also be used with it, provided the kdeartwork package is installed.
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