On Sun, Jun 13, 2004 at 01:42:38 -0700, Jos Laake wrote: > Everytime I start it up, it's kinda random where the > windows for the various apps show up on the screen. I'd > really like to be able to set window size and location > for everything that starts so I don't have to waste time > rearranging my screen so things are convenient. > > Can anybody here tell me how to easily do this? I'd really > *really* appreciate any tips. :-) Some wiwndow managers can do that, and you may be able to pas a -geometry argument to apps, eg. xclock -geometry 400x400+10+10 you can ommit the size bit (400x400) if you just want to set position. Giveing -'s for the position make it relative to the right/bottom edge. Not all newer apps accept that argument though. - Steve