---
name: "blackbox"
section: "1x"
platform: "linux"
package: "blackbox"
version: "0.40.9-1"
release: "Debian 2.1 (Slink)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/blackbox/1x"
---

# blackbox(1x)

## BLACKBOX WINDOW MANAGER

blackbox - window manager for X

## SYNOPSIS

**blackbox** *\[options\] files ...*\
 **bar** *\[options\] files ...*

## DESCRIPTION

This manual page documents briefly the **blackbox** window manager.

**blackbox** is a program that maintains control of the X display while you work with various applications.  It provides you with multiple workspaces, menus for launching applications, and attractive window decorations.

## OPTIONS

Program options are provided in configuration files.  In the Debian distribution, these files are located in /etc/X11/blackbox.  Individual users' customizations will be saved in their home directory upon exiting blackbox.  There should be no need to manually edit this file.

## SEE ALSO

If you are using this program, you really should be using the Debian menu system.  Check the media your distribution came in, or a local Debian mirror (http://www.debian.org) for more details.

## AUTHOR

This manual page was written by Brent A. Fulgham \<bfulgham@debian.org\>, for the Debian GNU/Linux system (but may be used by others).  Any mistakes or omissions are my fault, and inquiries should be directed to me (not the primary author).