How to Configure Conky

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: From the terminal

   This will display all detected sensor devices. ,,, http://www.ferns16.plus.com/MyLinuxRamblings/conkyrc , Press <ALT> + <F2> and enter "conky" from your terminal.
   
   Conky will run based on the configuration of the file you saved earlier. , To set this, enter, "Maximum_width 320". , To set this default color (which is light yellow), enter "default_color FFFFCC". , To set this, enter "own_window_colour brown". , If you want to make the background transparent, enter "own_window_transparent yes".
   
   If you don't wish to do this, simply replace the yes with a "no."
   
   To stop the Conky window from disappearing when you click on the desktop, enter "own_window_type override".
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   Step 2: enter the following: sudo apt-get install lm-sensors;

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   Step 3: Configure the sensors by entering the following: sudo sensors-detect

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   Step 4: Reply "yes" to all of the questions.

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   Step 5: Test what is being detected by entering "sensors."

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   Step 6: From the terminal

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   Step 7: enter the following: sudo apt-get install conky

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   Step 8: From your home drive

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   Step 9: create a file in your text editor called .conkyrc The period in front of the file name is critical because that makes it hidden.

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    Step 10: Download the Pengo script from the following site and copy it into your file.

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    Step 11: Run Conky.

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    Step 12: Maximum width of the window.

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    Step 13: Default color of text.

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    Step 14: Window background color.

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    Step 15: Making the background transparent.

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    Step 16: Override.

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