Cleared desktop on logout

[Ianseeks]

HI

Is there any reason why the desktop is not cleared when you log out?  
Currently when you have a logout script running a backup with a gui (kdialog), the taskbar is cleared but all the icons etc stay on the desktop. I would have though the workspace would have been cleared and you just left with a wallpaper or black screen while the script runs.

regards

Ian

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