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Seems like having to use a bunch of popular patches is counter to the author's other praises about how simple and minimal the software is. Why doesn't upstream

• jabl 6y ago
  After everyone upstreams their favourite feature, it'll end up as bloated as the normal (sucky?) software they ostensibly hate.
• bajsejohannes 6y ago
  I'm guessing it's because of their philosophy that more lines of code might be a liability: https://suckless.org/philosophy/ https://suckless.org/philosophy/ Note that you can use dwm just fine without any patches.
• waheoo 6y ago
  Because suckless tools value low line count over most other metrics. The software is generally pretty good though, they cater to a niche. Dont be mad if thats not you. (Its not me either) Luke smith has some pretty good content covering their tools https://youtu.be/unqsQJaECv0 https://youtu.be/unqsQJaECv0
• opan 6y ago
  I see it more as staying modular. Not everyone will want the same patches. This way you build your own version with just what you want.