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Latest commit 262a292 on Dec 7, 2017 brndnmtthws Add missing build dep. Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any kind of information on your desktop.

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Based on our record, Conky seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned 42 times since March 2021.
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Conky is recommended for advanced users who are comfortable with configuring software through text files and those who desire a personalized and detailed view of their system’s performance metrics. It is particularly suited for Linux and BSD users looking to enhance their desktop aesthetics with dynamic system information.
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Maybe put something like echo $(($(date -d 24-Dec +%j) - $(date +%j))) days into your bashrc. Conky should be able to display it nicely on the desktop. Source: about 3 years ago
What I could go for is something like Conky (https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky). Source: over 3 years ago
Funny meme btw. Personally, I use xorg with 3 displays. Fortunately, the resolution is same on all screens (full HD). I use Komorebi for live wallpapers and conky for sidebar. It works flawlessly. Source: over 3 years ago
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