Description
Unlike more recent window managers, uwm was not re-parenting, and did not place frames or title bars on windows. Instead, all window management functionality was accessed either by clicking on the root window to bring up a menu or by holding down the Meta key while clicking or dragging within windows. It was possible to configure the key and mouse button bindings and the contents of the menus by using a configuration file, a feature inherited by many later window managers.
uwm did not provide ICCCM compatibility or multiple screen support.
Descendants of uwm include awm and Tekwm (the Tektronix Window Manager), which also are currently not updated.
Read more about this topic: Ultrix Window Manager
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