> 
> Is there a workaround for this? I noticed that if I start the applets
> after blackbox is running, they work fine. I guess I can just write a
> script that will start the apps in question, change the background
> (doesn't work in .xinitrc either), etc.
> 

wait, this is important.  The problem only happens when you are starting from
.xinitrc?

> Sean, I appreciate that your time is limited. I wish I could offer
> programming skills, but instead I will offer my thanks for all your hard
> work.
> 

the above info may help sort this out.

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