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Update icewm manpage description.
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=head2 DESCRIPTION

B<icewm> is a window manager for the X11 window system.
It aims to be small, fast and familiar to new users.
B<icewm> is a small and fast window manager for the X11 window system. It
is best started by L<icewm-session(1)>, which also starts L<icewmbg(1)>.

B<icewm> is called a re-parenting window manager,
because it draws small frames around application windows.
By dragging this frame with the mouse, windows are resized or moved.
B<icewm> is called I<re-parenting>, because it draws frames around
application windows. Drag this frame with the mouse, to move or resize
a window.

Because windows may overlap, B<icewm> is also a stacking window manager.
Many windows may exist, some hidden behind others.
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while keeping oversight. This is supported by a task bar and a pager.

The installation comes with several themes. Choose a theme via a menu.
Install extra themes automatically with the B<--install> option.

B<icewm> is compliant with the ICCCM and EWMH window manager specifications.

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