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<H1>AfterStep FAQ</H1>

<H2>Andrew Sullivan (<CODE>asullivan@sprint.ca</CODE>)</H2>v.00, 22 November 1998 
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<EM>This is the AfterStep Window Manager FAQ (mostly with answers) file.
Copyright &copy; 1996-1998, Frank Fejes, Jonathan B. Leffert, Kragen Sittler,
Diego Zamboni, Guylhem Aznar &amp; Andrew Sullivan.
Freely redistributable under the terms of LDP license, Version 2, January 1998.</EM>
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<H2><A NAME="toc1">1.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html">General information</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.1">1.1 What is X, and what is a window manager?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.2">1.2 What is AfterStep?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.3">1.3 What is its history?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.4">1.4 What are AfterStep's main features?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.5">1.5 Is it compatible with fvwm-2?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.6">1.6 Is it available for Microsoft Windows-based machines?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.7">1.7 Where can I get this FAQ?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.8">1.8 Who contributes to this FAQ?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-1.html#ss1.9">1.9 What is the AfterStep-related mailing list?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc2">2.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html">Getting and installing AfterStep</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.1">2.1 Where do I get AfterStep?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.2">2.2 What is the latest version of AfterStep?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.3">2.3 What do I need to install AfterStep?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.4">2.4 I receive the message: Cannot open display. What should I do?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.5">2.5 How can I install AfterStep without being root?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.6">2.6 Why do I keep getting compile errors?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.7">2.7 Why do I keep getting an error referring to sgmltools?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.8">2.8 Why can't I get AfterStep to compile on SGI or SCO?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-2.html#ss2.9">2.9 Will AfterStep compile correctly on FreeBSD?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc3">3.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html">Problems After Installation</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html#ss3.1">3.1 I just upgraded to version 1.5, but I don't see any difference.  Why?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html#ss3.2">3.2 I don't want so many desktops in version 1.4.x or later; I want to change feature xyz in version 1.4.x or later.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html#ss3.3">3.3 The desktop is bigger than my pager indicates.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html#ss3.4">3.4 I'm running Solaris, and have had problems with the alphasort() function.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-3.html#ss3.5">3.5 I reduced the number of buttons in my titlebars, and now AS crashes.</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc4">4.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html">AfterStep Configuration</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.1">4.1 What's a .steprc, and why do I need it anyway?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.2">4.2 I'm using AfterStep 1.2 or later, and I can't find the .steprc.  Why?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.3">4.3 OK, so how do I customize non-.steprc versions?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.4">4.4 I just upgraded versions, and now nothing works.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.5">4.5 How do I change my startmenu?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.6">4.6 Where did the "Decorations" item go in version 1.5?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.7">4.7 What are "look", "feel", "desktop", etc. files?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.8">4.8 Can I have differently-sized buttons on the titlebar?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.9">4.9 Fine, but how do I reduce the number of buttons on the titlebar?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.10">4.10 Why does some key not work as I expect?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.11">4.11 Why can't I have my .steprc in version 1.4.x or later?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.12">4.12 I'm using Red Hat, and I can't find the configuration files you've mentioned.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.13">4.13 What is the database file?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.14">4.14 What is the base.{yourbpp}bpp file?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.15">4.15 How do I get apps to minimize to a different place?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.16">4.16 I keep losing my icons, or I can't stand having them follow me.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.17">4.17 Suddenly, some windows stay always on top. Why?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.18">4.18 Can I make or install a "theme" for AfterStep?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-4.html#ss4.19">4.19 I want to do xyz with {some application under X}.  How do I do it?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc5">5.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html">Icons, graphics and pixmaps</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.1">5.1 Icons staying put</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.2">5.2 Colormap issues</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.3">5.3 Icons disappear from Wharf. What's wrong?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.4">5.4 How do I create an icon with a transparent pixel?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.5">5.5 How do I make my own XPMs?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.6">5.6 Where can I find some cool pixmaps for the Wharf or desktop?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.7">5.7 Why doesn't program `xyz' work in 16bpp?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.8">5.8 Why doesn't xv do xyz in 16bpp? </A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.9">5.9 Why don't icon names change when the application changes it?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.10">5.10 Why does application xyz not have an icon?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-5.html#ss5.11">5.11 Why do I get bad behaviour with backgrounds?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc6">6.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html">Modules</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.1">6.1 How do I get multiple Wharfs/Pagers on the screen?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.2">6.2 How can I get asclock to appear properly in Wharf?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.3">6.3 How do I configure asclock to use fewer colors? </A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.4">6.4 Why does asclock show the wrong time?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.5">6.5 Why does my latest version of MaxSwallow do odd stuff?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.6">6.6 What's wrong with WharfAnimate?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.7">6.7 Can you add xyz to the Wharf?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.8">6.8 Can I have swallowed apps under a folder?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.9">6.9 Can I have a folder within a folder?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.10">6.10 Can I have two columns in my Wharf?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.11">6.11 Why can't I find the man page for Wharf?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.12">6.12 What's wrong with the mouse buttons in the pager?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.13">6.13 How can I have more/fewer/larger desktops?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.14">6.14 Fine, but how do I get the pager off the desk entirely?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-6.html#ss6.15">6.15 How do I enable sound in AfterStep?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc7">7.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html">AfterStep Application ("as-apps") configuration.</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.1">7.1 What's the difference between as-apps and modules?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.2">7.2 I want to add a pixmap to the background of xiterm</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.3">7.3 I want xiterm to start as the login shell.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.4">7.4 How do I get that cool transparent xiterm?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.5">7.5 I am having trouble with asmix or asmixer and Wharf</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.6">7.6 I upgraded AfterStep, and now my as-apps look funny in the Wharf.</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.7">7.7 How do I use asmail?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.8">7.8 What is ascp?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.9">7.9 I tried to install TkStep, but it doesn't work with TkStep and Tcl7.6</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.10">7.10 Why doesn't ascp run on my system?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-7.html#ss7.11">7.11 Can I use Window Maker applets in AfterStep?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc8">8.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html">General usage, features and bugs</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.1">8.1 Why does XFree86 crash as I'm starting?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.2">8.2 Why does AfterStep get slower and slower until I restart it?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.3">8.3 Click-to-focus dies</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.4">8.4 What is this `Shade' thing?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.5">8.5 When I restart AfterStep, it kills X. What gives?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.6">8.6 What is swallow-exec?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.7">8.7 I upgraded to 1.0pre4 or later, and now the Wharf doesn't work.  What</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.8">8.8 Why doesn't my workspace save when I exit?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-8.html#ss8.9">8.9 My start menu no longer updates upon restarting.  Why?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc9">9.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-9.html">Miscellany</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-9.html#ss9.1">9.1 How do I use Microsoft Windows (tm) True Type fonts ?</A>
<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-9.html#ss9.2">9.2 What is this Window Maker I keep hearing about?</A>
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<H2><A NAME="toc10">10.</A> <A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-10.html">Other AfterStep-unrelated applications</A></H2>

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<LI><A HREF="AfterStep-FAQ-10.html#ss10.1">10.1 I have a problem with program xyz.</A>
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