IceWM
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IceWM | Window Manager
$ git clone https://github.com/bbidulock/icewm $ cd icewm $ ./rebuild.sh -r --prefix=/usr $ cd build $ sudo make install
Factsheet
Developer Marko Maček
Release 1997; 29 years ago (1997)
Stable release 4.0.0
/ 1 January 2026; 6 months ago (1 January 2026)
/ 1 January 2026; 6 months ago (1 January 2026)
Developer Marko Maček
Release 1997; 29 years ago (1997)
Stable release 4.0.0
/ 1 January 2026; 6 months ago (1 January 2026)
/ 1 January 2026; 6 months ago (1 January 2026)
Bitcamp
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Install IceWM: A Lightweight Linux Desktop Guide
February 12, 2026 - Don’t worry, IceWM is widely available in the repositories of almost all major Linux distributions, so you won’t have trouble finding it. The key is just using the right tool for the job – apt for Debian/Ubuntu, dnf/yum for Fedora/CentOS/RHEL, ...
Someone please explain to me how to install and configure IceWM
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October 30, 2025[IceWM] Debian mit modernem Aussehen : r/unixporn
I installed Debian 11 Gnome but want IceWM
You don't need to uninstall gnome to use icewm. In the display manager (login prompt after you boot or after you logout) you should be able to select the DE/WM you want to login to. First make sure you have in fact installed icewm. If you installed GNOME you should have gdm as the display manager. I haven't used it in a very long time, so not sure how it looks, it's possible that it doesn't show you the option (at least maybe not in an intuitive way) to login to another DE/WM. lightdm at least will give you that option, so you may install that: apt install lightdm It should prompt you to select which dm to use by default, but if not run dpkg-reconfigure lightdm Logout or reboot and it should show you lightdm where it should be easier to find the menu for selecting which DE/WM you want to login to. To remove GNOME it depends on how you installed it, but if it was from the installer you probably installed task-gnome-desktop, so remove that package and then purge the automatically installed packages that are no longer needed... apt purge task-gnome-desktop apt autopurge Be aware that you may want to keep some of those apps. So when running autopurge have a good look at the list of removed packages and see if there's something you want to keep and mark them for manual installation (which can be done by simpling running apt install package-name). There's nothing wrong with keeping gnome or other DEs installed, it will just take more disk space. More on reddit.com
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December 5, 2021[IceWM] Minimal Debian 9 in ≈2 GB*
I recently installed TinyCore Linux on a 256MB compactflash drive! It's amazing how many options there are for distros! More on reddit.com
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August 28, 2018Videos
Debian 12 - Install Icewm with LXDM Login Manager
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Debian 11 con ICEWM desde cero! (Parte 2-2) - YouTube
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Debian 11 con ICEWM desde cero! (Parte 1-2) - YouTube
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Ubuntu 11.10: Installing IceWM - YouTube
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IceWM - on Debian Linux - desktop tour - YouTube
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Part 6 - IceWM - See what's floating on Debian Stable - YouTube
PsychoCats
psychocats.net › ubuntu › icewm
How to install IceWM on Ubuntu
How to install IceWM on Ubuntu
Reddit
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Someone please explain to me how to install and configure IceWM : r/debian
October 30, 2025 - apt-get install lightdm icewm menu desktop-base xterm firefox-esr pulseaudio pavucontrol thunar accountsservice
Linuxside
linuxside.com › post › installing-icewm-on-debian-netinstall
Install IceWM on Debian | Linux Notepad
This guide explains how to install and configure IceWM, a lightweight window manager, on Debian Linux. IceWM is particularly useful for older hardware or systems with limited resources.
Faj News
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IceWM Debian: Install Guide & Configuration Tips
October 24, 2025 - The easiest way to do this is through Debian's package manager, apt. Open up your terminal – you know, that black screen where all the magic happens – and let's get cracking. Before installing any new packages, it's always a good idea to ...
Installati.one
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How To Install icewm on Debian 11 | Installati.one
May 1, 2023 - In this tutorial we learn how to install icewm package on Debian 11 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.
Debian
packages.debian.org › buster › icewm
Debian -- Details of package icewm in buster
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Debian
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Debian -- Details of package icewm in bookworm
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GitHub
github.com › ice-wm › icewm
GitHub - ice-wm/icewm: Please, read the WiKi above... · GitHub
Please see the INSTALL file for more detailed installation instructions. An alternative way to build IceWM using CMake is documented here. The ChangeLog file contains a detailed history of implementation changes. The COMPLIANCE file lists the current state of EWMH/ICCCM compliance.
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Debian User Forums
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HOWTO: IceWM Basic Configuration
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How To Install icewm on Debian 12 | Installati.one
June 10, 2023 - In this tutorial we learn how to install icewm package on Debian 12 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.
Ubuntu
help.ubuntu.com › community › IceWM
IceWM - Community Help Wiki
Users wishing to install the absolute minimum should first consult the Installation/LowMemorySystems wikipage for instructions more particularly directed to minimal installations.) This is the easy part. IceWM is in the universe repositories.
Crown
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IceWM On Debian: A Complete Installation Guide
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Debian
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Celettu's Weblog
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IceWM Guide - Celettu's Weblog - WordPress.com
June 5, 2008 - Personally, I think the best way to install Ubuntu + IceWM, is to use the alternate install CD, install a console system, and then grab and configure xorg. That way, you’ll get the best/fastest results. Of course, if you want things a bit easier, you can always install plain (K)Ubuntu first, and IceWM later.
G.Flexsim
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Debian 12: How To Install IceWM
December 3, 2025 - Most Debian installations come with one pre-installed, like GNOME Terminal, Xfce Terminal, or LXTerminal. Just open your application menu and search for ‘terminal’ if you’re not sure where to find it. That’s pretty much it! No fancy hardware requirements or complex setups needed. Just your Debian system, an internet connection, and the willingness to get your hands a little dirty in the terminal. We’re going to keep this simple and effective, focusing on getting IceWM up and running smoothly.
Pkgs.org
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