Openbox users typically use the Tint2 panel, which is shown with my configuration in the screenshot above. (These can be found in ~/.config/openbox/.) The autostart file controls what application are started with Openbox, the RC controls the bulk of the settings, such as the window layout, the theme, and all keyboard shortcuts, and the menu file controls the right click menu. Openbox is configured using 3 files: Openbox autostart, Openbox RC, and Openbox menu. This allows for a large variety of configurations, and more control for the user. Openbox is a cross between a completly minimal desktop such as i3wm, and a full blown desktop like GNOME or KDE. Openbox is a lightweight linux stacking desktop environment that is configured with files. Robert Washbourne - 3 years ago - desktop environments, themes
Your Guide to a Comfortable Linux Desktop With Openbox