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.