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put this in ~/.xinitrc ck-launch-session # start trayer to contain apps like nm-applet trayer --edge top --align right --SetDockType true --SetPartialStrut true --expand true --width 5 --transparent true --tint 0x191970 --height 12 & kmix & # some cool effects xcompmgr -c -f -F & # Set the background color hsetroot -tile /home/sven/Wallpapers/abstract-bluelights-1280x800-.jpg xset b 100 0 0 xset r rate 190 90 dbus-launch --exit-with-session xmonad put this in ~/.xmonad/xmonad.hs import XMonad import qualified XMonad . StackSet as W import XMonad . ManageHook import XMonad . Hooks . ManageHelpers import XMonad . Hooks . DynamicLog import XMonad . Hooks . ManageDocks import XMonad . Hooks . FadeInactive() import XMonad . Hooks . SetWMName ( setWMName ) import XMonad . Layout . NoBorders ( smartBorders ) import XMonad . Layout . Tabbed ( tabbed , shrinkText , defaultTheme ) import XMonad . Layout . LayoutHints ( layoutHints ) imp