How to Install Stump on Manjaro
Stump is an open-source window manager that is simple and lightweight, yet highly customizable. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Stump on a Manjaro Linux system.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure that you have a Manjaro Linux system installed with the following requirements:
- Internet connection
- Terminal window
Step 1: Install Dependencies
To install Stump on Manjaro, you need to make sure that the necessary dependencies are installed on your system. Type the following command in your terminal window:
sudo pacman -S git make gcc xorg-xwininfo xorg-xprop
This command will install Git version control, Make build automation tool, GCC compiler, and Xorg utilities required by Stump.
Step 2: Clone Stump Repository
Now, clone the Stump repository from its official GitHub page using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/teleclimber/StumpWM.git
This command will download the latest Stump source code to your computer.
Step 3: Build and Install Stump
Once the Stump source code is downloaded, navigate to the Stump directory using the following command:
cd StumpWM/
Now, use the following command to build and install Stump:
sudo make install
This command will compile the Stump source code and install it to your system.
Step 4: Configure Stump
After installing Stump, you can configure it to your liking. Stump configuration is done using a file called ~/.stumpwmrc. You can create this file in your home directory using the following command:
nano ~/.stumpwmrc
This command will open a blank file in the Nano text editor. You can then add your desired Stump configuration.
Step 5: Start Stump
Finally, to start Stump, run the following command in your terminal window:
stumpwm
This command will start Stump window manager, and you can start customizing your desktop.
Conclusion
That's it! You have successfully installed Stump on your Manjaro Linux system. Stump is a powerful and lightweight window manager that can enhance your desktop experience. Configure Stump to your liking, and enjoy using it on your Manjaro system.