jXWM Frequently Asked Questions

• jXWM Frequently Asked Questions
  • General:
    • Q: What is jXWM?
    • Q: What does "jXWM" stand for?
    • Q: How is jXWM pronounced?
  • Design:
    • Q:
  • Development:
    • Q: How do I access the jXWM project CVS repository?
    • Q: How do you build jXWM?
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General:

Q: What is jXWM?

• A: jXWM is an X window manager with scripting capabilities designed to be used as a tool for researching and developing alternate X user interfaces for wear-able computing and other non-traditional (i.e. non-desktop) environments.

Q: What does "jXWM" stand for?

• A: "jXWM" stands for Java Extensible Window Manager.
  
  Extensiblity in jXWM case, refers to the ability to provide an environment that encourages rapid prototyping and flexiblity to integrate interesting technologies such as Sun's Jini or University of Washington' One.World.

Q: How is jXWM pronounced?

• A: jXWM is pronounced using the letters of the name, "jay-eks-double-you-em", or simply referring to the long name, "Java Extensible Window Manager."

Design:

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Development:

Q: How do I access the jXWM project CVS repository?

• A: The CVS repository for the jXWM project is maintained by SourceForge. Instructions for accessing the repository can be found at:
  
  http://sourceforge.net/cvs/?group_id=59479
  
  The repository can be browsed by visiting:
  
  http://cvs.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/jxwm/

Q: How do you build jXWM?

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