Hey there,
I just tried xfe on my system (ArchLinux) and noticed, that the UI is extremely slow. When I click on a folder it takes about 2 seconds to update the view and even the menues like 'Tools' take >1 second.
I would love to provide you more information, but I don't know what's important for you.
OS: ArchLinux, Kernel 3.16.4-1
DE: Xmonad, 4 displays
Drive: SSD (Thunar opens folders nearly instant)
Ask me whatever you need.
Best regards
Dirk
Something to add: X File Image and the build in file browser are working super fast :)
What is Xmonad?
My window manager: http://xmonad.org/
OK, I tested Xmonad 0.11 on Ubuntu 14.10 (using packages from the official depots) and I was able to launch Xfe 1.40 in several terminals with no issue. The UI is as fast as usual. The issue is probably related to your configuration...
So, I close the bug.
RB
Okay, thanks for trying it. Really nice support :)
You're welcome.
RB