I just sorted this out. Run gconf-editor and browse to /desktop/gnome/background/ Doubleclick picture_filename and set it to whatever image you are using as your desktop wallpaper (full path).
Works a treat -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/195261 Title: On Kubuntu SimDock can't load the background -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs