Stump is an open-source window manager that is simple and lightweight, yet highly customizable. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Stump on a Manjaro Linux system.
Before we begin, make sure that you have a Manjaro Linux system installed with the following requirements:
To install Stump on Manjaro, you need to make sure that the necessary dependencies are installed on your system. Type the following command in your terminal window:
sudo pacman -S git make gcc xorg-xwininfo xorg-xprop
This command will install Git version control, Make build automation tool, GCC compiler, and Xorg utilities required by Stump.
Now, clone the Stump repository from its official GitHub page using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/teleclimber/StumpWM.git
This command will download the latest Stump source code to your computer.
Once the Stump source code is downloaded, navigate to the Stump directory using the following command:
cd StumpWM/
Now, use the following command to build and install Stump:
sudo make install
This command will compile the Stump source code and install it to your system.
After installing Stump, you can configure it to your liking. Stump configuration is done using a file called ~/.stumpwmrc. You can create this file in your home directory using the following command:
nano ~/.stumpwmrc
This command will open a blank file in the Nano text editor. You can then add your desired Stump configuration.
Finally, to start Stump, run the following command in your terminal window:
stumpwm
This command will start Stump window manager, and you can start customizing your desktop.
That's it! You have successfully installed Stump on your Manjaro Linux system. Stump is a powerful and lightweight window manager that can enhance your desktop experience. Configure Stump to your liking, and enjoy using it on your Manjaro system.
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