tunes 2d ago
Rescued few decomissioned old machines at work from the #ewaste, that make fantastic auxiliary tools based in #linux for #forensics #network #server tasks.
For simplicity I've been testing with #debian and #fluxbox, what a joy! 
スパックマン クリスMay 23

Updated my #Fluxbox #DockApps page. Several updates, plus new fluxBattery and fluxClipboard. Also created web versions for those who don't use one of the *boxes.

A few weeks of #k12 #education work left, then going to focus on my neoFlux #WindowManager.

https://www.chrisspackman.com/software/flux-dock-apps/index.html

Show threadスパックマン クリスMay 20

the first version of the clipboard manager is working. contexts work well, make it easy to separate don't-need-this-again clips from definitely-will-come-back-to-this clips without searching through hundreds of entries. Next up is adding the secret, deleted-after-x-seconds clips.

#linux #fluxbox

スパックマン クリスMay 19

working on a clipboard manager with various 'contexts' so that one-off copies don't pollute my clipboard history with stuff i'll never need again.

Also, I've added hidden desktops to my #NeoFlux #WindowManager project design. Can't get started on it until I have summer break time, but working on the design docs now. Hidden desktops are only accessible through keyboard shortcuts; they and their windows do not show up in window lists. Is there real use to these? Not sure.

#Linux #Fluxbox

Show threadスパックマン クリスMay 17

Next up:

* update my websites. have lots of content that is waiting.

* maybe #VibeCode a #Fluxbox replacement? I love Fluxbox, have been on it for years, but like the #WindowMaker #Dockapps, it is pretty much finished, and I worry it will eventually be unmaintained. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any similar stacking window managers. Of course, vibecoding an x11 window manager --- what could possibly go wrong? (Everything. Everything could go wrong.) So, we'll see how that goes.

#Linux

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds [Unofficial]May 11

MX Linux 25.2 Beta 1 brings new text installer and important fixes

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/mx-linux-25-2-beta-1-text-installer/

guilherme May 11
After some months, I am finally coming back from #fluxbox to #bspwm, which is way more comfy for my use case, perhaps.
Steph. Luis Rolland-Brabant ⁂May 6

RE: https://social.treehouse.systems/@krutonium/116525249392086752

Not a critic.

I just remarked, seeing this post, that it is been years I no longer use any desktop short cut. Not a single one.

I think it started with fluxbox, then xmonad, and I have kept the habit on gnome.

I prefer have a terminal centered workflow. And multitude of adapted pre-mashed terminal environements. Even if it launches a GUI in the end.

I find desktop shortcuts super messy.

And it alters the beauty of my desktop background images: it was probably the first reason I started this with #fluxbox

matthew - retroedge.techApr 29
Here is MX Linux - fluxbox edition - on an HP EliteDesk 800 G3 mini

You can tell from a detail in the screenshot which init system this install has.

Starting in May 2026, I will be giving away a computer every week to a randomly drawn subscriber of my email newsletter.

https://retroedgetech.substack.com/p/weekly-computer-giveaway

#mxLinux #FluxBox #GiveAway #Linux #TinyMiniMicro
wendythedruidApr 18

#Openbox ?#Fluxbox ? or #MATE? for a desktop environment and why?

Love to hear opinions?

#linux #unix #opensource #foss