[xubuntu-users] How to get rid of do-hicky on desktop

[Fred Roller]

On 05/31/2014 09:02 PM, Steve Litt wrote:
> On Sat, 31 May 2014 23:42:08 +0100 (BST)
> James Freer <jessejazza3.uk at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 31 May 2014, Steve Litt wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have Ubuntu running both Xfce and Openbox (one at a time,
>>> obviously). On both Xfce and Openbox, on the right of the desktop,
>>> is this Windows 8 type bunch of icons that grow after you mouse
>>> over them. I have no use for them, they're a distraction, and cut
>>> down on the clickable desktop area.
>>>
>>> How do I get rid of those icons on the right of the desktop?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> SteveT
>> "on the right of the desktop" - I think you are referring to the
>> lower panel which on your desktop has been located on the right.
>> Go to Settings manager->Panel and delete the panel. I stick with the
>> one panel on my desktop and have it on the bottom of the screen
>> deleting the 'icons' one each time I install a new release.
>>
>> james
> Oops, I sure screwed up *that* description, didn't I?
>
> Here's a screenshot of what I mean:
>
> http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/empty_openbox_workspace.png
>
> It's not a panel. It's some sort of functionality sewn into the
> desktop. It happens both on Xfce, Openbox (which has no panels), and
> I'd assume all other window managers though I haven't tried them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> SteveT
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> SteveT
>
> Steve Litt                *  http://www.troubleshooters.com/
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>
Have you tried right clicking on the "panel" to see if it gives you any 
options or ideas.  It looks similar to Cairo-dock or Docky both of which 
can be turned off from right click.

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- Fred

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