Matching windows to desktops

[Alexander Toresson]

On 2/7/07, TerryJ <listmail at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> Erik Harrison wrote:
> > On 2/5/07, TerryJ <listmail at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> >
> >> Erik Harrison wrote:
> >>
> >>> <snip>
> >>> If you don't like Xfwm, the run a different one. <snip>
> >>>
> >> <snip>
> >>
> >> I think replacing xfwm is beyond my capability.
> >>
> >
> > It's really not hard.
> >
> > run this
> >
> > $ killall xfwm4 && new-wm-I-want & disown
> >
> > Then logout, saving your session. When you log back out the new WM
> > will be running in Xfwm4's place
>
> Hi.  At least I survived.  I ran this:
>
> $ killall xfwm4 && afterstep & disown
>
> Rapid changes took place on the screen, I caught a glimpse of error
> messages and found myself at the log-in screen.  I logged in.  afterstep
> is not running; xfwm4 is.  A fairly mild dose of the usual result I get
> from command line activity.
>

How are you starting xfce?

Also, you could check .xsession-errors.

Regards, Alexander Toresson