Blackbox

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This article is about the computer software. For other uses of this term, see Black box (disambiguation).

Blackbox
Blackbox with a modified style.
Latest release:	0.70.1 / November 3, 2005
OS:	Unix-like
Use:	X window manager
License:	MIT
Website:	http://blackboxwm.sourceforge.net/

In Unix computing, Blackbox is a window manager for the X Window System. It is minimalistic and therefore popular among those seeking a fast, clean and light environment. In spite of its small codebase and snappy performance, it has an attractive appearance.

However, its small size comes at some cost, as certain functions that are ordinarily standard in other window managers must be provided by additional software. For example, hotkeys cannot be defined in a barebones Blackbox setup, and the management of menus and themes is normally performed using a text editor, although several graphical configuration tools are widely available.

Blackbox was created by Brad Hughes and is available under the MIT License.

[edit] Derivatives

There are several window managers derived from Blackbox:

• Fluxbox
• Openbox

[edit] Windows shell replacements

• BB4Win
• bblean
• xoblite

[edit] External links

• Blackbox homepage