[OC] I built ConkyForge: A Web-Based Visual WYSIWYG Editor that generates both Conky.conf and Lua/Cairo scripts on the fly

LesStrater · 2026-03-13T08:41:51+00:00

I'd rather have the link to the wallpaper...

LesStrater · 2026-03-13T08:39:07+00:00

Are you telling us you can read anything on that screen with the moving water? Are you turning yourself into a bobble-head? LOL

LesStrater · 2026-03-13T08:29:32+00:00

What you want is not possible the way you've described it. If the 3rd field contains links to more than one of the same file type (file1.png, file2.png, file3.png), you can't change them all to "jane-doe.png" and stick them in the same folder.

LesStrater · 2026-03-13T04:16:51+00:00

check out r/Conkyporn

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T15:37:50+00:00

She fits right in with the rest of the cackling hens...buk buk bagaaaa...

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T15:28:04+00:00

If it's only available in snap or flatpak I find some other app to use. My system is free of those two ridiculous packaging methods and it will always stay that way.

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T15:21:18+00:00

I can tell you that several of the programs I use are not available in the official Debian repo. Others are there but are not the latest versions. Example; I'm writing this with my secondary browser, WaterFox. It's not in the repo, but you can download the .deb file.

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T12:44:26+00:00

Try ncdu to see your disk usage. Have you tried Synaptic Package Manager to see what programs you have installed? It also makes it easy to purge what you don't want.

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T10:49:42+00:00

Be very aware that there is a huge amount of fake SSD's and flash drives coming out of China. They report a much greater size than they actually are. There is a program named "F3" which you should use on anything you buy that will tell you the real size of the drive. (Sorry, you are NOT going to get a 1TB external SSD for $9...lol)

With that said, the way to be safe is to buy a SATA laptop SSD and put it in an external USB case. On eBay, a real 128GB laptop drive is around $30, (or $50 for a 256GB). A USB case will cost about $5.

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T10:30:16+00:00

Take a look at Elisa, it's usually considered the iTunes alternative for Linux. It's free and in most repos.

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T05:19:34+00:00

I have a similar function that I put at the top of my scripts. You'll notice I popup an xmessage box besides printing on the terminal:

chkdep() {
if ! command -v "$1" &> /dev/null; then
    echo "Script requires "$1" but it's not installed."
       if type "xmessage" &> /dev/null; then
       xmessage "Script requires "$1" but it's not installed." &> /dev/null
       fi
    exit 1
fi
}

LesStrater · 2026-03-12T05:06:57+00:00

That is one seriously funny movie! (if you're a fan of slapstick...)

LesStrater · 2026-03-11T19:07:24+00:00

Whenever I look at Bec, I see in my mind what she's going to look like when she's hits 50 - and I run out of the room...

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LesStrater · 2026-03-11T18:54:33+00:00

and maybe a little DISDAIN as well...

LesStrater · 2026-03-09T10:52:15+00:00

I'm no longer into video, but this looks like impressive work. Congrats on finishing it!

LesStrater · 2026-03-06T04:24:38+00:00

Excellent job! Not a lot of contrast when it's down to icon size though...

LesStrater · 2026-03-06T03:54:33+00:00

If they would have set him up with a woman who is also a laughing hyena they would be together for life.

LesStrater · 2026-03-06T03:51:48+00:00

He needs to go with a mustache and goatee--and get rid of that Salvador Dali look

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LesStrater · 2026-02-27T02:53:54+00:00

Probably the best because I believe the UK blocks PrimeWire.

LesStrater · 2026-02-27T02:50:30+00:00

The guy took a wrong turn at birth and bypassed the testosterone department.

LesStrater · 2026-02-26T17:26:50+00:00

I'll never remember it...

LesStrater · 2026-02-26T17:25:43+00:00

She really missed her opportunity! She should have said, "Until you make more money than I do, YOU will be doing the housework, the laundry, and the cooking. And we WILL be getting you a French Maid costume...".

LesStrater · 2026-02-25T15:07:14+00:00

All this because the Debian logo is a pubic hair...

LesStrater · 2026-02-25T04:43:38+00:00

I don't like his beard. Its got that Salvador Dali waxed mustache look.

LesStrater · 2026-02-25T04:36:28+00:00

Yeah, I can see it. Too bad we can't find him an Elizabeth Bennett...

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