root window

[T. Horsnell]

>On Llu, 2005-07-11 at 13:11, MANJUNATHA P wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I want to draw rectangle on root window (desktop)  using xlib for
>> linux platform.In XDrawRectangle() function if i give  root
>> window,then it is not drawing rectangle.if anybody knows please let me
>> know.
>
>Note that most existing desktop environments cover the root window with
>their own window to do event management and the like.
>

Does an XFlush help?

Cheers,
Terry.