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Prabuanand: slight rephrasing

2025-10-30T14:12:23Z

slight rephrasing

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	=== No Input/Keyboard and Mouse don't work ===		=== No Input/Keyboard and Mouse don't work ===

	If X and dwm start but you find you cannot use your mouse and/or keyboard/trackpad, ~~[[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management\|check and~~ ensure your user]] is in the '''input''' group as mentioned in the [[#Prerequisites\|~~linked page of~~ Prerequisites]].		If X and dwm start but you find you cannot use your mouse and/or keyboard/trackpad, ensure that your user is in the '''input''' group as mentioned in the [[#Prerequisites\|groups for desktop usage in the Prerequisites]].

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Prabuanand: added back the link to wikilink and updated the relevant content

2025-10-30T08:46:59Z

added back the link to wikilink and updated the relevant content

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	=== No Input/Keyboard and Mouse don't work ===		=== No Input/Keyboard and Mouse don't work ===

	If X and dwm start but you find you cannot use your mouse and/or keyboard/trackpad, check ~~to make sure~~ your user is in the '''input''' group.		If X and dwm start but you find you cannot use your mouse and/or keyboard/trackpad, [[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management\|check and ensure your user]] is in the '''input''' group as mentioned in the [[#Prerequisites\|linked page of Prerequisites]].

	~~[[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management]]~~

	~~If you used~~ the [[~~Alpine_setup_scripts~~#~~setup-alpine~~\|~~{{ic\|setup-alpine}}~~]] script to set up a user, this ''should'' already be done for you, but there seems to be edge cases where the scrip fails, or some other part of setting up the desktop removes the user from the '''input''' group.
	~~{{Todo\|More testing is needed to see how and why this occurs~~.}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

LittleWhiteFern: /* Add Troubleshooting section for odd bug where kb/mouse are unresponsive on starting X */

2025-10-30T05:22:44Z

Add Troubleshooting section for odd bug where kb/mouse are unresponsive on starting X

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	no screens found}}		no screens found}}
	The issue might be due to the user not in the '''video''' group. [[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management\|Adding '''video''' group]] for the user will solve the issue.		The issue might be due to the user not in the '''video''' group. [[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management\|Adding '''video''' group]] for the user will solve the issue.

			=== No Input/Keyboard and Mouse don't work ===

			If X and dwm start but you find you cannot use your mouse and/or keyboard/trackpad, check to make sure your user is in the '''input''' group.

			[[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management]]

			If you used the [[Alpine_setup_scripts#setup-alpine\|{{ic\|setup-alpine}}]] script to set up a user, this ''should'' already be done for you, but there seems to be edge cases where the scrip fails, or some other part of setting up the desktop removes the user from the '''input''' group.
			{{Todo\|More testing is needed to see how and why this occurs.}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Rooyca at 01:57, 23 August 2025

2025-08-23T01:57:07Z

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	If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}		If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}

	Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses~~}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev~~}}}}		Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} }}

	The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.		The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.

Prabuanand: added troubleshooting section

2025-07-28T08:25:07Z

added troubleshooting section

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	Press {{Key\|Alt}}+{{Key\|p}} to launch {{ic\|dmenu}}. Type firefox then press {{key\|enter}}. Firefox will load and run in tile 9.		Press {{Key\|Alt}}+{{Key\|p}} to launch {{ic\|dmenu}}. Type firefox then press {{key\|enter}}. Firefox will load and run in tile 9.

			== Troubleshooting ==

			=== unable to connect to X server: Connection refused ===

			If you receive above error message on hitting "startx" with {{Path\|Xorg.0.log}} showing errors like {{Cmd\|
			Xorg.(EE) Failed to load module "driver_name"
			Fatal server error:
			no screens found}}
			The issue might be due to the user not in the '''video''' group. [[Setting_up_a_new_user#Group_management\|Adding '''video''' group]] for the user will solve the issue.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Prabuanand: added back {{firefox-esr}}

2025-07-28T06:21:37Z

added back {{firefox-esr}}

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	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

	The {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} package is needed for the dbus system as it enables Firefox running in dwm to open in a tile.The {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}} are optional, but recommended for a nicer looking firefox. Install them before proceeding: {{Cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}}}}		The {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} package is needed for the dbus system as it enables Firefox running in dwm to open in a tile.The packages {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} and {{pkg\|font-dejavu}} are optional, but recommended for a nicer looking firefox. Install them before proceeding: {{Cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}} {{pkg\|firefox-esr}}}}

	=== Installing binary packages ===		=== Installing binary packages ===

Prabuanand: removed firefox

2025-07-28T06:16:21Z

removed firefox

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	If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}		If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}

	Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} ~~{{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|firefox-esr}}~~ }}		Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}}}}

	The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.		The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.

Prabuanand: fixed wikitags, moved around sentence to make things to easier to follow

2025-07-28T06:14:52Z

fixed wikitags, moved around sentence to make things to easier to follow

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	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

			The {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} package is needed for the dbus system as it enables Firefox running in dwm to open in a tile.The {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}} are optional, but recommended for a nicer looking firefox. Install them before proceeding: {{Cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}}}}

	=== Installing binary packages ===		=== Installing binary packages ===
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	=== Installing from source ===		=== Installing from source ===

	To customize dwm the source code written in '''c''' language must be edited, compiled and installed everytime for the changes to take effect, which usuaully takes less than a minute. ~~If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first using the command:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}~~		To customize dwm, the source code written in '''c''' language must be edited, compiled and installed everytime for the changes to take effect, which usuaully takes less than a minute.

	~~==== Install dependencies ====~~		If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}

	~~The following Alpine Linux~~ packages ~~are needed~~ to ~~install and~~ compile dwm: {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}}		Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|firefox-esr}} }}

	{{~~pkg~~\|~~dbus-x11~~}} ~~package is needed for~~ the ~~dbus system as it enables Firefox running~~ in ~~dwm~~ to ~~open in a tile~~.		The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.

	~~The~~ {{~~pkg~~\|~~adwaita~~-~~gtk2-theme~~}} {{~~pkg~~\|~~adwaita-icon-theme~~}} {{~~pkg~~\|~~font-dejavu~~}} ~~are optional~~, ~~but recommended for a nicer looking firefox~~.		# Create a directory {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}} using the command: {{Cmd\|# mkdir -p /usr/src/suckless}}
			# Change to the {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless directory}}:{{cmd\|$ cd /usr/src/suckless}}
			# Download the {{ic\|dwm}} sources: {{cmd\|# git clone https://git.suckless.org/dwm}}
			# Once downloaded, go to the dwm directory:{{cmd\|# cd dwm }}
			# To install dwm, issue the command: {{cmd\|# make clean install}}
			# Next, go up one directory level {{cmd\|# cd ..}}
			# Download and install {{ic\|dmenu}} launcher: {{cmd\|<nowiki># git clone https://git.suckless.org/dmenu
			# cd dmenu
			# make clean install</nowiki>}}
			# Finally, go up one more directory level: {{cmd\|# cd ..}}
			# Download and install {{ic\|st}} terminal: {{cmd\|<nowiki># git clone https://git.suckless.org/st
			# cd st
			# make clean install</nowiki>}}

	The command to install all the dependencies: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|firefox-esr}} {{pkg\|adwaita-gtk2-theme}} {{pkg\|adwaita-icon-theme}} {{pkg\|font-dejavu}}}}		== Configuration ==

	~~==== Install~~ dwm ~~====~~		The configuration of dwm and other suckless tools are done by editing the {{Path\|config.h}} file. If not already done, complete [[#Installing from source\|Installing from source]] before proceeding.

	The following instructions downloads the sources for dwm, dmenu and st in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source code(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. Use {{Path\|/tmp}} directory for downloading the sources, if you do not want to keep the sources.		The {{ic\|make}} command will create {{Path\|config.h}} file from {{Path\|config.def.h}}. If the file {{Path\|config.h}} already exists, {{ic\|make}} won't overwrite it and instead use it. Based on above instructions, for customizing dwm, edit the file {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless/dwm/config.h}}.

	~~Create a directory {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}} using the command: {{Cmd\|# mkdir -p /usr/src/suckless}}~~
	~~Change to the {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless directory}}:{{cmd\|$ cd /usr/src/suckless}}~~
	~~Download the {{ic\|dwm}} sources: {{cmd\|# git clone https://git.suckless.org/dwm}}~~
	~~Once downloaded, go to the dwm directory:{{cmd\|# cd dwm }} (or whatever it is)~~
	~~To install dwm, issue the command: {{cmd\|# make clean install}}~~
	~~Next, go up one directory level {{cmd\|# cd ..}}~~
	~~Download and install {{ic\|dmenu}} launcher: {{cmd\|# git clone https://git.suckless.org/dmenu~~
	~~# cd dmenu~~
	~~# make clean install}}~~
	~~Finally, go up one more directory level: {{cmd\|# cd ..}}~~
	~~Download and install {{ic\|st}} terminal: {{cmd\|# git clone https://git.suckless.org/st~~
	~~# cd st~~
	~~# make clean install}}~~

	~~== Configuration ==~~

	~~The configuration of dwm and other suckless tools are done by editing the {{Path\|config.h}} file.~~ The {{ic\|make}} command will create {{Path\|config.h}} file from {{Path\|config.def.h}}. If the file {{Path\|config.h}} already exists, {{ic\|make}} won't overwrite it and instead use it. Based on above instructions, for customizing dwm, edit the file {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless/dwm/config.h}}.

	All changes related to keybindings, colors, fonts, patches, etc. are to be made to the {{Path\|config.h}} file and (re)compile the source code by issuing the command {{Codeline\|# make clean install}}.		All changes related to keybindings, colors, fonts, patches, etc. are to be made to the {{Path\|config.h}} file and (re)compile the source code by issuing the command {{Codeline\|# make clean install}}.
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	=== Starting dwm ===		=== Starting dwm ===

	~~Change to your home directory:{{cmd\|$ cd ~}}~~		Create or edit {{Path\|~/.xinitrc}} with at least the following: {{cat\|~/.xinitrc\|#!/bin/sh
	Create or edit {{Path\|.xinitrc}} with at least the following: {{cat\|~/.xinitrc\|exec dwm}}		# Start D-Bus session
	~~Next, create or edit {{Path\|.profile}} with at least the following: {{cat\|~/.profile\|startx~~}}		if [ -z "$DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS" ]; then
			eval $(dbus-launch --sh-syntax --exit-with-session)
			fi
			exec dwm}}

	{{~~Note~~\|~~If you install additional programs that call~~ your ~~`$SHELL`~~ with the ~~POSIX `-l`~~ login flag, ~~you'll need to~~ make launching `startx` conditional~~, otherwise X will attempt to launch every time your shell is called with the login flag~~.		To prevent X from attempting to launch {{ic\|dwm}} every time your shell is called with the login flag, make launching `startx` conditional by creating or editing {{Path\|.profile}} as follows:{{cat\|~/.profile\|if [ -z $DISPLAY ] && [ $(tty) {{=}} /dev/tty1 ]; then
	{{cat\|~/.profile\|if [ -z $DISPLAY ] && [ $(tty) {{=}} /dev/tty1 ]; then
	startx		startx
	fi		fi
	}}}}		}}

	Log out or reboot. dwm will run the next time you log in.		Log out or reboot. dwm will run the next time you log in.
	Press {{Key\|Alt}}+{{Key\|p}} to launch dmenu. Type firefox then press {{key\|enter}}. Firefox will load and run in tile 9.
			Press {{Key\|Alt}}+{{Key\|p}} to launch {{ic\|dmenu}}. Type firefox then press {{key\|enter}}. Firefox will load and run in tile 9.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial]		* [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial]
	* [https://git.sr.ht/~bt/alpine-suck-installer Alpine Suck] Desktop installer for Alpine Linux based on the suckless philosophy		* [https://git.sr.ht/~bt/alpine-suck-installer Alpine Suck] Desktop installer for Alpine Linux based on the suckless philosophy

Prabuanand: updated link

2025-06-24T10:37:38Z

updated link

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [https://dwm.suckless.org/ ~~Official~~ dwm ~~website~~]		* [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial]
	* [https://git.sr.ht/~bt/alpine-suck-installer Alpine Suck] Desktop installer for Alpine Linux based on the suckless philosophy		* [https://git.sr.ht/~bt/alpine-suck-installer Alpine Suck] Desktop installer for Alpine Linux based on the suckless philosophy
	* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Dwm Gentoo wiki page on dwm]		* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Dwm Gentoo wiki page on dwm]

Prabuanand: fixed wikilink

2025-06-24T05:16:17Z

fixed wikilink

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	Alpine Linux provides binary packages for {{Pkg\|dwm}} (dynamic window manager), {{Pkg\|dmenu}} (dynamic menu) and {{Pkg\|st}} (simple terminal). This allows new users to experience dwm quickly without compiling the source code. To install the binary packages, issue the command:{{Cmd\|# apk add dwm dmenu st}}		Alpine Linux provides binary packages for {{Pkg\|dwm}} (dynamic window manager), {{Pkg\|dmenu}} (dynamic menu) and {{Pkg\|st}} (simple terminal). This allows new users to experience dwm quickly without compiling the source code. To install the binary packages, issue the command:{{Cmd\|# apk add dwm dmenu st}}

	Proceed to [[#~~Configuration~~\|~~configure~~]] ~~and~~ start using dwm ~~immediately~~ with default settings. If you are new to dwm, refer to the [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial].		Proceed to [[#Starting dwm\|Starting dwm]] section to start using dwm with default settings. If you are new to dwm, refer to the [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial].

	To customize dwm, refer [[#Installing from source\|Installing from source]].		To customize dwm, refer [[#Installing from source\|Installing from source]].

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	If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}		If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}

	Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses~~}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev~~}}}}		Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} }}

	The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.		The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.

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	If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}		If you have installed the [[#Installing binary packages\|binary packages]], remove them first before proceeding:{{Codeline\| # apk del dwm dmenu st}}

	Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} ~~{{pkg\|dbus-x11}} {{pkg\|firefox-esr}}~~ }}		Install the necessary packages to compile dwm: {{cmd\|# apk add {{pkg\|git}} {{pkg\|make}} {{pkg\|gcc}} {{pkg\|g++}} {{pkg\|libx11-dev}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}} {{pkg\|libxinerama-dev}} {{pkg\|ncurses}} {{pkg\|libxft-dev}}}}

	The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.		The following instructions downloads the sources for {{ic\|dwm}}, {{ic\|dmenu}} and {{ic\|st}} in {{Path\|/usr/src/suckless}}, compiles the source(make) and installs the binaries in {{Path\|/usr/local/bin}}. If you do not want to keep the sources, use {{Path\|/tmp}} for downloading the sources.

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	Alpine Linux provides binary packages for {{Pkg\|dwm}} (dynamic window manager), {{Pkg\|dmenu}} (dynamic menu) and {{Pkg\|st}} (simple terminal). This allows new users to experience dwm quickly without compiling the source code. To install the binary packages, issue the command:{{Cmd\|# apk add dwm dmenu st}}		Alpine Linux provides binary packages for {{Pkg\|dwm}} (dynamic window manager), {{Pkg\|dmenu}} (dynamic menu) and {{Pkg\|st}} (simple terminal). This allows new users to experience dwm quickly without compiling the source code. To install the binary packages, issue the command:{{Cmd\|# apk add dwm dmenu st}}

	Proceed to [[#~~Configuration~~\|~~configure~~]] ~~and~~ start using dwm ~~immediately~~ with default settings. If you are new to dwm, refer to the [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial].		Proceed to [[#Starting dwm\|Starting dwm]] section to start using dwm with default settings. If you are new to dwm, refer to the [https://dwm.suckless.org/tutorial/ official dwm tutorial].

	To customize dwm, refer [[#Installing from source\|Installing from source]].		To customize dwm, refer [[#Installing from source\|Installing from source]].