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

[James Freer]

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