This is a simple, straightforward guide to help users install the latest stable version of Pekwm, a fast and flexible window manager. It covers building from source and basic Pekwm configuration, and contains links to more resources.

This guide shows several ways in which you can set a desktop background or wallpaper in stand-alone window managers like Openbox, Fluxbox and IceWM. Several applications and methods are explained -- from setting a single image or solid colour, to tinted images, several images and/or text, or rotating wallpapers.