[maemo-developers] Running X11 applications on maemo

[From: Eero Tamminen]

Hi,

ext Oleksandr Shneyder wrote:
> If I running simple (not hildonized) X11 application such as xev or
> xeyes, it does not appear on taskbar. I have a same problem if I
> starting X11 application on my maemo display from another pc.
> 
> In this case, if I minimizing such window or selecting another
> application, I cannot restore this window any more.
> 
> Is there a method to start not hildonized applications with ability to
> minimize and restore it?
> 
> If not, schould I develop a wrapper application which make it possible
> (I already have ideas how I can do this)?

The window needs to have the standard WM_CLASS property that corresponds
to the string given in the .desktop file corresponding to the running
application.  (this has been discussed earlier, you can google for
more info)


	- Eero