JWM Kit Linux Files

JWM Kit - Debian package

Download the latest .deb package for Debian based distros. Works with Debian, Devuan, Ubuntu, Mint and others.

SOURCE : https://codeberg.org/JWMKit/JWM_Kit

VERSION INFO: The old stable is before jwmkit_wallpaper was replaced with jwmkit_desktops.

Latest Stable : jwmkit-0_20240327_all.deb
Old Stable   : jwmkit-0_20231223_all.deb

 

UPDATE LOG

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March 28 2023
New stable release 20240327

Dec 23 2023

New stable release 20231223

August 26 2022

New stable release 20220826

March 29 2022
New Stable Release

February 18 2022

New git release

• Support setting wallpaper for zzzFM desktops

February 16 2022

New git release

• Adds an antiX category to the Settings panel for user running antiX.

February 14 2022

JWM Kit Wallpaper replaced with the new JWM Kit Desktops

Most notable new features

• Specific different background for each Virtual Desktops
• Configure the number of desktops
• Configure additional window behaviors
• Configure the button order for the window title bar
• NOTE : The new button order feature requires JWM 2.4 or greater

February 03 2022
New Stable Release - Fixes issues with yesterday's release.

• Fix incompatibility with older version of python. Tested on 3.5
• Corrupt themes files no longer prevent JWM Kit Appearances from starting

February 02 2022
New Stable Release version 20220202

• JWM Kit Appearance now supports Create and edit Themes. More info on the JWM Kit Appearance Wiki page
• Fixed issue with moving Restore points between different versions of JWM
• Improve compatibility between different JWM versions

January 13, 2022
New Stable Release version 20220113

• Sndio support no longer requires aucat dependency
• Support JWM config at $HOME/.config/jwm/jwmrc
  Note: This is new in jwm 2.4

Important

Things to consider for new installs
It's advised to install JWM before installing JWM Kit
New install? Run jwmkit_first_run after installing to configure JWM Kit
If you are using a version older than 20210509 you must uninstall the old version before installing the new one

 

Install

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Install the package with a graphical tool like Gdebi, or use the command-line

Command line syntax :

sudo apt install ./package-name  

TIP : APT requires a full or relative path to install a local file. This is the reason for the ./ before the package name.
Reminder: You must either change to the directory containing the file or specify the full path.
Reminder: Use can use a wildcard * to prevent from having to type the whole file name.

Example using full path with the package in the user's download folder:

sudo apt install ~/Downloads/jwmkit-*.deb  

Example changing path before install

cd ~/Downloads  
sudo apt install ./jwmkit-*.deb

 

Post Install

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For addition clarity see Notes below for items with a * next to them.

This post install process is required for clean installs*

WARNING! JWM Kit may not function properly if the following actions are not completed after a clean install*

You must run jwmkit_first_run after a clean install to configure your system. This includes creation of a JWM Configuration that is JWM Kit compliant*, and configure how JWM Kit can request permission*.

Follow one of the 2 methods to run jwmkit_first_run

No command line
Just start either JWM Kit Menus or JWM Kit trays it will start jwmkit_first_run. Follow the directions to complete the process.

Command line
Just type this command into the terminal and follow the directions.

jwmkit_first_run

• Clean install - Not an update. The software was not installed on the machine before installing.
• You can also use a JWM Kit restore point if you already have one.
• JWM Kit First Run provides tools and documents to assist in making your current JWM Configuration JWM Compliant, but it's might be easier to just recreate it using JWM Kit while using the old config for a reference.
• Permission setting is for JWM Kit Time to set the time, and JWM Kit Logout to preform reboot and poweroff