KWin

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KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.

KWin's desktop cube.

License model

  • Free • Open Source

Application types

Platforms

  • Linux  Usually part of KDE. Download & install from your distro's repositories.
  • BSD
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  1.  Extensible window manager

 Tags

  • compositing
  • desktop-manager
  • window-resizer

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KWin information

  • Developed by

    Unknown

  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Alternatives

    54 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

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KWin was added to AlternativeTo by Tanath on Jul 25, 2014 and this page was last updated Nov 27, 2014.
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What is KWin?

KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.

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