Ask HN: Linux tiling manager still works well on a large monitor?

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Post by Takizawamura » Wed, Dec 16, 2020, 11:38 PM UTC

I get the appeal of using a tiling manager like i3 on a linux laptop. My question is, are tiling managers still useful if you are working from a desktop with a large monitor, such as a 34" ultrawide?

Anyone have experience using tiling managers on a large monitor?

Re: Ask HN: Linux tiling manager still works well on a large monitor?

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Post by stevencorona » Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 4:41 AM UTC

I use i3 on dual 27” and it works well. Mostly do 2-3 windows split vertically on each.

Re: Ask HN: Linux tiling manager still works well on a large monitor?

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Post by clusterhacks » Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 3:33 PM UTC

I have used xmonad exclusively for 6 years and have been very happy on larger (or multiple larger) monitors.

I have a strong dislike of desktop environments though.

Re: Ask HN: Linux tiling manager still works well on a large monitor?

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Post by lub » Fri, Dec 18, 2020, 12:05 PM UTC

I currently use sway on a 35" WQHD and a 14" notebook and IMO tiling window managers are actually more useful on large monitors.

On small screens I often have programs in basically fullscreen, because of the limited space. But the bigger the screen the better you can actually tile it beyond simple half/quarter splits.

Re: Ask HN: Linux tiling manager still works well on a large monitor?

#5

Post by jolmg » Fri, Dec 18, 2020, 4:20 PM UTC

I would think that the bigger the monitor, the greater their advantage.