Help design a lightweight FVWM-based desktop

I'm looking to design a new desktop for both of my current machines. Why FVWM you may ask? Well, I'm not sure, I just like FVWM and the way you can customize things. But, I need ideas for the interface. I need this to work well on my desktop (2560x1600 res) and my laptop (1280x800 res) pretty well.
I plan on using FVWM from CVS for some of the newer patches that have been added upstream. Also, not a fan of traditional docks or taskbars.
Also, if anyone could give an argument aginst FVWM, I'm listening.

iBertus wrote:Also, if anyone could give an argument aginst FVWM, I'm listening.
You should go tiling wm so you can have a Giant irc window and 5 tiny terminals smashed together on the side. more productive:)
edit, on topic, I was making a really light fvwm config that i can use as a base whenever my config gets out of control and i want to start fresh.
i put it here if you want to check it out. http://two.xthost.info/navi/configs/5-1 … droog.html
Last edited by droog (2008-06-12 19:53:48)

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