What is FramebufferUI For Linux?

Introducing FramebufferUI For Linux

FramebufferUI (FBUI) is a revolutionary in-kernel graphical user interface designed specifically for Linux systems. This small yet powerful tool allows you to create windows in each framebuffer-based virtual console, enabling you to manage multiple processes efficiently.

Key Features of FramebufferUI:

• Supports windows on every virtual console


• Allows each program to have multiple windows


• Upcoming support for overlapping windows


• No parent and child window hierarchy


• Processes can receive raw keystrokes and interact independently


• Direct execution of drawing commands for increased efficiency


• Optional window manager processes for enhanced control

Technical Specifications:

• Kernel requirement: 2.6.9


• Supported color depths: 8, 16, 24, and 32-bit directcolor and truecolor


• Additional support for 4-bpp VGA in progress

Recent updates to FramebufferUI include the introduction of overlapping windows and transparent drawing, further enhancing the user experience.

Sample Programs Included:

• Panel-based window manager


• Conventional window manager


• JPEG+TIFF image viewer


• Simple MPEG playback using a 1995 library


• Terminal emulator based on ggiterm


• Load monitor


• "Scribbler" drawing program


• Analog clock


• Basic calculator


• "Start" button program with a menu launcher


• POP3 mail checker


• "To do list" displayer program

With FramebufferUI, you can break free from the software bloat found in modern operating systems while enjoying a lightweight and efficient windowing system that simplifies your computing experience.

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!