The best lightweight window manager for linux? [closed]

Why do you wan't to run the windowmanager/desktop over the network? Is it not enough to run the application you are interested in with something like ssh and x-forwarding?

Beside that, how about xfce?

Fluxbox is a pretty good window manager if you want something very lightweight.

However, as Johan said, you should consider using ssh with x forwarding before you decide you need a graphical desktop.

How about Enlightenment - it's lightweight, and still has a bit of eye candy ;)

You can install it on Debian/Ubuntu by using apt-get install e16.

If you're running over a network, I would just use the "failsafe xterm" mode of your desktop manager.