qtile:tldr:1657a

qtile: Start the window manager, if it is not running already (should ideally be run from `.xsession` or similar).

qtile

$ qtile start

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The command "qtile start" is used to initiate the Qtile window manager. Qtile is a customizable and lightweight tiling window manager written and configured in Python.

When the "qtile start" command is executed, it launches the Qtile window manager, which takes over the management of windows and the overall user interface. This command may be executed in various ways: via a terminal or command prompt, in a startup script, or through a keybinding defined in a configuration file.

Once Qtile is started, it organizes windows in a tiling layout, allowing users to efficiently manage and navigate through their open applications. The specific behavior and appearance of Qtile can be defined and customized by modifying its configuration file, typically located in a user's home directory.

Overall, the "qtile start" command is the initial step to begin using Qtile as the window manager for an operating system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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