Open source application for Linux, AllTray docks other applications into the system tray (“notification area”) of a desktop environment such as GNOME, KDE, or XFCE. This can be quite convenient for handling some frequently used applications and also keep your desktop less cluttered. The docking lasts till you undock it by right-clicking on the tray icon and choose undock, or till you shut down your system.

How to install AllTray? Use the following command-line in Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal.


Alternatively, you can download the source code from Launchpad site and install.

Access AllTray by going to Applications -> Accessories -> AllTray. Click on the window to be docked. Simple. To undock, right-click on the application's icon in tray and choose undock.

PS: This is the ninth in a series on switching to Ubuntu from Windows, for non-geeks. At the end of the Ubuntu series, you will be a proud owner of a fantastic Linux system.

Ubuntu series:
Part1: Easy guide to getting started with Ubuntu
Part2: Dual-boot Ubuntu and Windows with common storage drives
Part3: Make Ubuntu mount partitions and drives automatically at startup
Part4: Activating restricted music formats, Java and Flash on Ubuntu
Part5: Installing some basic applications on your Ubuntu system
Part6: How to install and completely remove Wine?
Part7: Easily tweak Ubuntu with Ubuntu Tweak
Part8: Tasque manages to-do list locally or integrates with Remember The Milk
Part9: AllTray: Dock every application in tray
Part10: Install a Web server on Ubuntu home computer