On Monday 08 October 2007 02:30:11 Tobias Hammerschmidt wrote:
codesite-noreply@google.com schrieb:
Issue 56: Focus is not given to correct window when switching virtual desktops http://code.google.com/p/xmonad/issues/detail?id=56
Comment #1 by SpencerJanssen: This is by design. We remember the current focus of each workspace -- the idea is that the user will want to continue working in the same window when returning to a workspace.
In common window manager jargon, xmonad uses "sloppy focus" rather than strict "focus follows mouse". Focus is only changed when:
- the user presses one of the navigation keys like mod-j - the user crosses the boundaries of a visible window from outside to inside with the mouse pointer - the user clicks the mouse button over an unfocused window
Issue attribute updates: Status: WontFix
Maybe this is a little bit of topic but is there a way to configure xmonad's focus behaviour? I find it e.g. annoying when firefox pops up status windows like "send data encrypted". They are allways showing up in the floating layer and are steeling focus from other applications. There are also some "security considerations". Imagine you have firefox running and you are going to connect to a page which needs authorization. While connecting you start an xterm by mod-alt-return. Now firefox shows the authorization dialog but while you are entering name and passwort suddenly xterm is ready and gets focus. Bad luck when you are entering your plaintext password in the xterm window accidentally and Mallory is watching your screen. Ok one solution might be the guideline "don't open xterms when entering confidential information" but a configurable focus behaviour would be nicer imho ;)
As your last manageHook: manageHook _ _ _ _ = return $ W.focusDown The focus will remain on the current window by default. Cheers, Spencer Janssen