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Install i3 WM in Arch Linux based Distribution
i3 is also an easy WM for beginner. It doesn't have need complex configuration. i3 is actually a very comfortable Tiling Window Manager, as long as you read the fine manual.
Install i3 WM in Debian
i3 is also an easy WM for beginner. It doesn't have need complex configuration. Installing official i3wm in Debian is also easy, but if you need i3-gaps, you have to git-clone i3-gaps manually.
Modularized Conky Configuration for i3status
This article explain conky lua configuration for i3status using JSON.
Preparing Modularized Awesome WM Configuration
This article explain coding style approach of modularized Awesome WM configuration (rc.lua) and the process of splitting the codes.
Modularized Awesome WM Configuration Structure
This article explain directory structure of modularized Awesome WM configuration (rc.lua)
Compile .deb Source with apt-src
If you think Debian package management based is not challenging enough for beginner, maybe you should explore the manual deeper. Debian is not boring at all. After a this, you will feels like compiling is not that difficult.
Install Awesome WM in Debian
My first Tiling Window Manager is Awesome. Installing Awesome WM in Debian is also easy, the only difference is you have to git-clone Lain module manually.
Install Awesome WM in Arch Linux based Distribution
Awesome is the easiest Tiling Window Manager. I recommend Awesome WM for first time Tiling Window Manager. It is not intimidating, as it still has built in menu.
Install Yaourt, the AUR Helper
One of arch linux based advantage is access to AUR (Arch User Repository). To install AUR package we need tool, the AUR helpers. So how do we install an AUR helper, in a clean system without AUR helper ? Manual install with makepkg is the answer. And there is also an alternative workaround.
Using Git for Daily Repo Updating
A coder should be familiar with git, git is a must have tool for coder. Git only takes a few commands, hence using git is easy After a while, you have memorized the commands well.