X and Fluxbox :: background changing
I tried to put a background changing script in .xinitrc but I only see the background for a second before the standard background loads up. What loads the standard background?
The fluxbox style usually loads a new background. You can remove the "rootcommand" line from your chosen style, or run your script after fluxbox loads, but the most convenient thing would probably be to add a rootcommand line to .fluxbox/init to override all styles.
If you're using Jwm instead of fluxbox, remove the "./background" command from .xinitrc (or replace it with your own script).
I got it working! Thanks for the clues. I didn't know about the fluxbox style files. I was able to edit one and put my script name for the rootcommand line.
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