Quick post, have built and uploaded a new iso image. Mostly package updates, also added wmenu which is the wayland version of dmenu application launcher. If you want to pull up an application quicker than searching labwc root menu then this is for you. It is tied to Alt+F3, now this might seem odd but … A new release image and another app launcher
Am uploading a new iso image. This will include latest archlinux kernel and of course updated packages. Have had some really positive feedback to new release and based on it have made some small changes. Had a few comments on trying to get GParted running under ArchBang Wayland, I did have it in a Settings … Welcome back to an old friend…..
Had had quite a a bit of positive feedback on Labwc version, and of course small issues with image I needed to fix along the way. Screenshot help, clean: Changes include: Installer now opens fullscreen. Network Manager Applet for easier network management. Updated/New Keybinds Improved theme, modified a new theme for a better look. Floating … Feedback fixes to ArchBang Labwc edition 2026
The wait is over am uploading a new iso image. ArchBang is now based on Labwc window manager running under Wayland. Still making small changes even just before uploading image. Have run on real hardware and was quite surprised how good it looks. Was concerned with font sizes as at my age I need larger … I present to you…. ArchBang Labwc 😉
Big news first — in the next few days I’ll be building and uploading an rc image of ArchBang that’s now based on Wayland and running Labwc as the window manager. It’s as close to Openbox as I can possibly get under Wayland, and I’ve been steadily adding features, keybinds, and settings. Still very much … No presents under the tree…..
Made my last upload of an iso image a few days ago. Going to take a break from ArchBang at least until new year. Last couple of weeks have been very busy getting Waybang looking and running how I wanted, couple more little tweaks and we could be looking at a full release. The plan … Happy Holidays Everyone
I know tiling window managers aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some of us just want to drag windows around like normal people. If you’ve been eyeing Wayland but didn’t fancy learning keyboard shortcuts just to move a window, this might be for you. What is it? Waybang is ArchBang using Labwc instead of Openbox. Same … Waybang: Because Tiling Isn’t for Everyone
I have got Openbox theme and look to match as near as possible to Sway version. Have already uploaded an iso image earlier in the week so users can try out. Arch is getting very close to releasing 6.18 kernel so may hold off am update over the weekend to if and when it appears. … ArchBang Updates: Openbox Theme Refresh
After getting iso image running with both Openbox and Sway, decided this week to update the look of Sway with a more modern theme. Have gone with Catppuccin Mocha theme colour way for foot, sway, waybar. rofi and mako. Added in a new wallpaper I found here. Waybar now has launchers for main applications in … Fancy a Mocha?
Had an unexpected bill come in this week, always happens at the wrong time more so with holidays coming up. Finding an extra $500 isn’t exactly easy when you’re not expecting to need it. It means having to make some adjustments, cutting back on the usual weekly spend, or dipping into savings you’d earmarked for … You did not ask for it but I did it anyway…