I want to have the taskbar at the top and the panel just below it. This was possible in earlier versions. However, the panel always positions itself overlaying the taskbar. The only workaround is to position the panel at the bottom and the taskbar at the top, or vice versa. Note: this was an issue in 4.2 beta2 (and maybe beta2) on my PC at work (P4) but it was not an issue on my PC at home (AMD64 running Debian pure64). It is an issue at home (AMD64) in 4.2 RC1. I have not tried RC1 at work yet.
Yes, I am sorry, but this will no longer be possible.
Does this mean any configuration which puts the panel and the taskbar next to each other will not be possible anymore. Or is there a way to force the panel to a fixed position? Can I sign a petition somewhere? [Me was so looking forward to 4.2]
Panel and taskbar can be side-by-side, just not one just above the other. I'll vote for this one, too...
I am also particulary unhappy with this change, since I have always had my panel just above the taskbar, please reconsider!