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Pro Can be configured to be similar enough to Windows so it makes life easier for fresh converts
While kwin is far more powerful, it can be configured to be similar enough to Windows - for people who just changed operating systems and don't really want to learn something new, it works great
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Cons
Con Dependent on some KDE libraries
This makes stand-alone KWin somewhat inconvenient to set up, as opposed to openbox and awesome, to name but a few.
Con Some effects are slow and jerky
Some of KWins effects (such as present windows) can be a bit slow or jerky, resulting in uneven fluidity. This is no longer true on modern versions.
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Recommendations
KWin
Recommended 6 years ago
Just works without effort and provides all I need — and more. I came back to kwin from dwm and xmonad, because I missed the effortless usage of kwin.
Pro
Integrated compositing managerPro
Beautiful interfacePro
Highly configurablePro
Offers desktop workflowPro
Window effectsPro
Effortless VSyncKWin
Recommended 4 years ago
I love a progressive, feature-rich window manager just as much as the next guy, but I think on the vast majority of Linux devices the only concern is dependable integration in the pursuit of maximum productivity, so more often than not you're going to dance with the default window manager of the desktop...
Pro
Integrated compositing managerPro
Beautiful interfacePro
Highly configurablePro
Offers desktop workflowPro
Window effectsPro
Effortless VSyncKWin
Recommended 2 years ago
I personally use kwin-x11 on top of LXQT, and it’s honestly been one of my favorite setups to date. Login takes 2 seconds flat and brings me to a desktop that looks genuinely beautiful.
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Integrated compositing managerPro
Beautiful interfaceCon
Dependent on some KDE librariesPro
Highly configurablePro
Window effectsCon
Some effects are slow and jerkyPro
Effortless VSyncPro
Readable codePro
Can be configured to be similar enough to Windows so it makes life easier for fresh converts