I think you are correct about competing for focus. If I kill AWN and restart it, it seems to work better.
But Do does seem very slow to 'kick in' after login. It takes a minute or two before it will even appear. Again, I have to kill AWN first. Then I find starting an app, using ALT-TAB, then Do will appear. Not sure of an exact sequence yet.
I think you are correct about competing for focus. If I kill AWN and restart it, it seems to work better.
But Do does seem very slow to 'kick in' after login. It takes a minute or two before it will even appear. Again, I have to kill AWN first. Then I find starting an app, using ALT-TAB, then Do will appear. Not sure of an exact sequence yet.