diff --git a/.bashrc b/.bashrc
index df4076c..2e0a853 100644
--- a/.bashrc
+++ b/.bashrc
@@ -11,10 +11,13 @@ PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$ '
 # vi bindings
 set -o vi
 
-# default programs
+# default editor
 export EDITOR=vim
 export VISUAL=vim
 
+# for java applicatons
+export _JAVA_AWT_WM_NONREPARENTING=1
+
 # include bash aliases
 if [ -f ~/.bash_aliases ]
 then