Dynamic Wallpaper

[swatto]

Hi all,

Just wondering - is it possible to make desktop wallpaper that shows computer IP address and computer name etc - so that it updates when the computer is turned on? - how can this be done.

Thanks for any responses :)

[SnakeHips]

Not sure if I fully "get" your question but this may help

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=205865&highlight=conky

[Lostincyberspace]

yeah you could set up conky which would show that and more if you wanted. and their is a really nice thread with great people that follow it.

[kirsis]

You could set up a script (maybe upon logging in?) that takes a template-background and draws text on or otherwise modifies it, using image magick (works through cli), then stores the updated template to a file that nautilus is using for background.

Just a thought ...

[Ioky]

That is right, Conky is what you need. You can do whatever you want it looks, and make your Desktop looks as geek as you want. But seriously, it is a very good system monitor. Make sure you use double buffer those, or it will annoy your eyes