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dmenu

The Dynamic Menu, or dmenu, simplifies the menu selection process. It is especially useful operating on large user-defined lists and as an alternative to bloated application menus.

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dwm

The Dynamic Window Manager, or dwm, is a lightweight window manager for X11 and X11Libre that supports tiled, monocled, and floating window management.

It is an ideal project for users who prefer minimalist, distraction-free workloads or those who want to build familiarity with C programming.

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git

Git is a version control tool created by Linus Torvalds to facilitate the development of the Linux Kernel. For proponents of Docs as Source (read: me), Git is one of the central tools for managing collaborative work on documentation.

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sent

Sent is the minimalist’s answer to complex and bloated graphical slideshow applications in favor of a lightweight tool built around the Takahashi method to produce simple slides with basic text to guide presentations.

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slock

The Simple Display Locker, or slock, is a simple and straightforward answer the problem of how to blank your screen when you walk away from your computer or otherwise need to shut it off without a complete shutdown. Unlike the alternatives, slock doesn’t require a complicated display manager or login screen.

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st

The Simple Terminal, or st, is a terminal emulator for X. It is very lightweight, easy to modify, and a good tool to use if you want to learn C programming and hacking on Linux.

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