Optional Widget for Linux Lite 3.2

[torreydale]

I like where this is going.

[LL-user]

Great initiative, Jerry!

Especially addressing the update notification discussion again and keeping it as light as possible.

A few questions/ideas:

• How often will there be a check for updates? Might it be even configurable?
• Considering the main target (Windows refugees) and even for seasoned Linux users, is it really that helpful to see the kernel used? I utilize conky extensively on almost half of my desktop to be able to check all kinds of system parameters - not kernel version and LL version though (next point).
• Same applies for Linux Lite version?
• The time and date information is redundant and easier/always visible via the panel. So why really displaying it here again?
• Isn't there a panel plugin to show the very basic system information (CPU/memory) which is no doubt helpful?
• Leaves us with the update notification Isn't there a chance to utilize Shaggy's awesome work he's done already on that part? It's just a little but always visible icon on the panel and can be configured. And one good specific tool for one specific task

[firenice03]

For there to be transparency, compositing has to be enabled, and in LL it's turned off by default due to some older pc's not able to handle it.

Thanks @firenice03 for your suggestions, I like the idea of making the widget even smaller.

Forgot about composting 
And liking the compacted look 

[Jerry]

The widget needs to be as minimal as possible. The approach here is to allow people to glance at a space on their desktop and get simple, concise information. For example, if they're rendering a video and want to know their cpu usage, or how may updates there are.

For there to be transparency, compositing has to be enabled, and in LL it's turned off by default due to some older pc's not able to handle it.

Thanks @firenice03 for your suggestions, I like the idea of making the widget even smaller.

[firenice03]

I like it... 

Thinking purely aesthetics/flow.. And just thoughts...

Could it be movable or place-able? Keeping simple; Top Left, Bottom Right.. etc...
Maybe a translucent background

Again keeping simple, at a glance and for sizing.. perhaps a flow similar to.. It may shrink the height somewhat...

   Linux Lite 3.X
Kernel     Version

   System Info
CPU: Type      Percent
Mem: Total      Used      

Logged in:      User
Hostname:      Host

  Update Status
Update Message

As for info displayed - I like - is there anything (throw back to LLCC) that could be beneficial if it was captured as a screenshot.. Just thinking out loud... (example cpu type or ?)


I'm using conky... but a similar translucent look..??.. Let your backgrounds shine 

[Jocklad]

Yes keep it simple.

Jocklad 

[Wirezfree]

Agree with Jerry...

If you want more widget stuff, check out Conky & gKrellm to name a couple...

[Jerry]

We don't want it to get too big, and displaying temps is not something we can do universally. There will be an option to Quit the application though.

[Richard B]

Interesting, Jerry. I would like to see it display temperature(s) and SSID - and have an X to dismiss it quickly.

[Wirezfree]

That works for me

[Monkeyman]

Interested to hear feedback on this optional inclusion.

Good.  I like optical illusions.  Bring it on.

[Jerry]

With CPU Usage:

[Wirezfree]

Like it... In keeping with the "Lite Ethos"

Without getting into the realms of the "other" desktop widget monitoring tools,
the only other thing that maybe useful at a glance "CPU Usage %"
otherwise  it's fine...

[Jerry]

I'm thinking of introducing an optional widget in Linux Lite 3.2 This won't run unless you want it to.

It will have very basic, minimal information. Something you can quick glance at.

Most importantly, it will contain a much desired update notification as seen in the screenshot.
The update function is purely informational, it cannot be clicked on, it serves as an important reminder to update your pc.
Memory use is around 17mb, with room for improvement.

Interested to hear feedback on this optional inclusion.



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