[Xcb] window manager?

[Russell Shaw]

Marco Carmosino wrote:
> Hello all.
> 
> I would like to build a window manager using XCB. I have never
> programmer for X before, I have no experience using Xlib, and I am
> completely ignorant of the X11 protocol. I am having trouble finding
> documentation to bring myself up to speed.
> 
> I interested in really understanding what is going on with X.org and
> the X11 protocol, so I can craft a decent wm. Please point me at the
> best resources for generating a complete understanding.


The best book: XLIB Programming Manual (Adrian Nye)

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Manual-Definitive-Guides-Window/dp/1565920023/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248357127&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Reference-Manual-Definitive-Guides-Window/dp/1565920066/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248357127&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-System-Administrators-Definitive-Guides/dp/0937175838/ref=pd_sim_b_7

XLIB Reference Manual R5
X Protocol Reference Manual
X Windows System Administrator's Guide


All a bit old, but gives an overview of how it all worked.


http://tronche.com/gui/x/