Let us start by defining what is xprop. xprop is simply a tool, to query, set, and remove the properties of an X11 window .
Additionally, using xprop, you can query X11 core fonts attributes, so you … Read More
Category: X11
What is a property in X11?
In X11, a property simply has a name, a type, a format, a value, and is associated with a window.
There is a set of functions, provided by X11, which allows manipulating a property, and they … Read More
What is an atom in X11?
An atom in X11, is of type Atom, which is defined in the <X11/Xatom.h header, as :
typedef unsigned long Atom; /* Also in Xdefs.h */
An atom is 32 bits, the reason, that long was chosen, … Read More