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README for xfce version 4.x
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'xfce4-panel' is the panel of the XFce Desktop Environment. It is modeled
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slightly after the CDE panel and, of course, previous versions of xfce.
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This version is based on GTK2 and should have all the advantages that come
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with this new and improved toolkit (see http://www.gtk.org).
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The panel provides program lauchers, detachable, non-hierarchical menus
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(easier to read at a glance), and several panel 'plugins' like a clock and a
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pager. Additional plugins may be installed separately.
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Apart from the toolkit changes the underlying framework of the panel has also
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All interactions with the window manager take place through the new window
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manager hints as defined on http://www.freedesktop.org. This means that you
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will need a compliant window manager for xfce to function properly (preferably
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Highlights from the new panel include:
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o vertical and horizontal mode
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o dynamic modules as well as traditional launcher buttons
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Please keep in mind that this information will usually not be up to date!
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If you are interested in helping with the development of the xfce4 panel,
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please read the HACKING, NOTES and TODO files in the top source directory.
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the mcs settings manager dialog for global settings.
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panel plugins, clock, pager, mailcheck, etc.
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