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KOVIKO
Asked: 2012-08-09 12:19:32 +0800 CST

Can I make my desktop background active?

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I want my desktop background to look like the Chrome extension, Currently.

Currently, a Google Chrome extension that replaces the New Tab screen with the time, date, and weather.

How would I accomplish this?

12.04

2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    I can give you similar conky script but no 100%. You need to change the font, alignment and icon set.

    Result

    enter image description here

    Step 1.

    Install conky 

    sudo apt-get install conky

    Step 2.

    Install conky forecast

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:conky-companions/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install conkyforecast

    Step 3.

    Save at home folder

    Step 4.

    Open .conky2 and locate --location=MYXX0006

    Replace MYXX0006 with you location code.

    You can find your code here

    Step 5.

    Run your conky

    By terminal:

    conky -c ~/.conky1
conky -c ~/.conky2

    Make startup application

    Open startup application

    Name : Conky1

    Command : conky -p 20 -c ~/.conky1

    Name : Conky2

    Command : conky -p 20 -c ~/.conky2

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  2. You’ll need to install Conky (available in the Ubuntu Software Center) before beginning

    Then look for and install the Conky theme you want. You may not get it exactly as your screen shot shows but the Gotham Conky theme comes close

    Browse here for more conky themes on devianart.com

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