:*After installing Avant Window Manager, run the program (under '''Accessories''' section), '''right-click on the docking panel ''' to '''edit preferences''', and select to '''run AWN upon start-up'''.:*Next, as super-user, edit the following file: '''sudo vi /usr/share/gnome-session/sessions/gnome-fallback.session'''

:*Prior to logging into your session, '''select your default session as "Classic Gnome" ''' (with or without effects):*You should you see your AWN docking station(not your gnome session).Enjoy!