Twm
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Twm
In computing, twm (originally Tom's Window Manager, then Tab Window Manager and now Timeless Windows Manager) is the standard window manager for the X Window System, version X11R4 onwards. It is a re-parenting window manager that provides title bars, shaped windows and icon management, and is extensively configurable.
twm was a breakthrough achievement in its time, but has been largely superseded by other window managers. twm made a strong impact on the development of X window managers. Many others, such as vtwm, tvtwm, CTWM, FVWM and their derivatives, were built on its code, while many others used concepts pioneered by it.
A small but dedicated minority of users[who?] favor twm for its simplicity, customizability, and light weight—partly due to being written in C directly against Xlib rather than based on a widget toolkit. twm is still standard with the X.Org reference implementation and is available as part of many X distributions. The Knoppix live CD will resort to twm if the computer it is running on lacks the RAM for a more sophisticated window manager.
twm was created by Tom LaStrange. It is currently maintained in X.Org by Eeri Kask.