If you would like a panel instead of a dock download this file. Rename the original at ~/.config/icewm/preferences and replace it with the one you downloaded, then reboot.
If you find you liked the dock more, delete the ~/.config/icewm/preferences and rename the preferences file you renamed back to preferences, and reboot.
All iso’s in this release include:
The 6.12.44 LTS kernel.
The New KoraSpin-icolor icon theme with light and dark versions of the control icons. It is part of the KoraSpin-925 package that includes all colors in the series.
The new SpinThemePink19 matching Gtk and Kvantum themes in one package.
The new Usplash-925 desktop wallpapers. One of them is the background for the grub, desktop, and login screen backgrounds.
A basic Conky with matching color theme.
The menu icon in the dock is the Xfce mouse icon and it is color matched to the other themes.
The iso’s are up to date as of 9/14/2025…
An optional Firefox theme, SbK Dark Pink19, that matches the color scheme is available here, Firefox Themes just click on the image in Firefox to install it.
All iso’s also contain the standard SbK features.
The latest LTS kernel.
A 100% Manjaro stable install.
The AUR is available in pamac. Please read the AUR section of the SbK Best Practices page before using the AUR. AUR packages are not supported by Arch or Manjaro.
It is multiarch by default to make running wine games and other 32bit software you may run easier.
The Spins by Kilz signed repository is enabled for SbK project packages.
A signed iso. For information on checking signed iso’s visit Check ISO
Bloatware has been removed (HP printer software and others).
Flat packs and snaps are not installed. The back ends are also not installed but can be installed by the user.
All SbK iso’s contain Manjaro Architect script in case you want to do a custom install. To get any SbK packages like themes, icons, and other goodies you will have to add the SbK Repository after install.
Timeshift autosnap installed. It takes a snapshot before upgrading so any bad upgrades can be easily reversed.
Nice, I did basically the same thing with the LXQt spin. But I just uninstalled lightdm. That way if I want to start a desktop I can. After almost 20 years of using Linux, for large tasks I still like a gui.
The inclusion of both dock and panel options is a nice touch. Having the ability to switch so easily between them makes the desktop feel much more flexible for different workflows.
I like docks, but I know some people dont. So I have that config available. For IceWM though the dock is just the standard panel thats been shortened and a few options enabled.
After thinking about it, a server spin might be something worth creating. Since servers are usually headless there wouldnt be a need for theming. Cockpit might be a good way to access it for most people.
My personal opinion, and based on a small amount of experience using it, and comparing it with my experience using Ubuntu Server, is that a Manjaro Server would be much better, especially in single use and SMB type installs. I believe the maintenance would, over time be much lower, and there would be no end of Life for the software, if it is maintained properly…
I actually have an old Ubuntu Server that I use internally, that is way past EOL, but because taking it down, and rebuilding it, will be an incredible Pain, I have left it running, rather than disrupt the system it serves.
If it was a Rolling release OS, I would not need to worry about the EOL situation.
Don’t get me wrong I prefer a GUI for most tasks, even after 25 years, and unlike a lot of people here my work flow is very mouse orientated. If I can get something done using the Mouse, I’ll use the mouse.
BTW your iceWM spin is the best iceWM desktop I’ve interacted with.
Thanks for the reply. I still have a Debian media server running on an old Athlon X2 thats been running for years. But it follows testing, and that makes it a rolling release.
I am just thinking now about the Manjaro server spin. It may not come out soon, but one is in the future. To be honest, the work of setting up the spin will not be a lot, and releasing updated images will be very easy. I just have to create a package base and pick the applications it will use.
