conky does not launch from terminal:
rp@M1 ~ $ conky
Conky: missing text block in configuration; exiting
rp@M1 ~ $
will not launch from alt+f2 either.
but will launch from root terminal!
anyone know how to make it launch automatically at startup?
conky @ startup?
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conky @ startup?
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Re: conky @ startup?
You have an error in the .conyrc config file in your home directory that is preventing it loading as a normal user. As root you are using the default config file so it starts ok. Open the default config file found at /etc/conky/conky.conf and then save it in your home directory as .conkyrc.
Once that is working okay you can make make conky start by adding it to the sessions manager. Preferences-->Sessions
Once that is working okay you can make make conky start by adding it to the sessions manager. Preferences-->Sessions
Re: conky @ startup?
There are lots of different ways to configure conky. A good starting point are the example config files on the conky site itself.
http://conky.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html
http://conky.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html
Re: conky @ startup?
can someone explain this a little more clearly,omns wrote:Open the default config file found at /etc/conky/conky.conf and then save it in your home directory as .conkyrc.
i just spent about an hour trying this & getting nowhere.
thanks
Re: conky @ startup?
SureRita G. wrote:omns wrote: can someone explain this a little more clearly
Open your Home Direcotory. Click on File Systems-->etc-->conky then double click on the file called conky.conf.
After this opens go to the file menu and choose Save as.
Save the file in your Home directory and rename it as .conkyrc (the dot before the name makes it a hidden config file). You will be asked if you want to replace the existing file. Do it. Close the File. (To see hidden files in your home directory go to View-->Show Hidden Files)
Now try conky again and it should be working
To add it to the Session Manger go the Mint Menu then Preferences-->Sessions
In the Control Panel that opens click on the 'Add' button. In the name field you can put whatever you want (like Conky) and in the command field just enter conky (all lowercase). Next time you log in conky should automatically start.
Once you have this all working it is possible to make conky look different and work in different ways. The examples on the website I gave you before give you some examples and I'm sure there are lots more out there with some searching. To change things just open the .conkyrc file in your home directory and edit to your liking.
Between this and Sputty's explanation you should get things up and running. Good luck with it
Re: conky @ startup?
can't seem to find this “home directory”.
have a “home” folder.
is that what you mean?
have a “home” folder.
is that what you mean?
Re: conky @ startup?
ok, got it now.
had to use gedit /etc/conky/conky.conf as root.
....and put it in startup....works nicely.
thank you all for help!
had to use gedit /etc/conky/conky.conf as root.
....and put it in startup....works nicely.
thank you all for help!
Re: conky @ startup?
Yes, your Home folder is what I mean. You shouldn't really be using these types of programs as root. If you mess up the default settings in root then it will be difficult to fix. Try again to save the .conkyrc config file to your home folder then add conky to your session manager as a normal user.Rita G. wrote:can't seem to find this “home directory”.
have a “home” folder.
is that what you mean?
Re: conky @ startup?
sorry..........was running a little late this morning.
what i meant was,
had to access /etc/conky/conky.conf as root in order to make changes; it was giving me some permissions problem.
and “put it in startup” meant i added conky to startup programs in sessions.
thanks again.
what i meant was,
had to access /etc/conky/conky.conf as root in order to make changes; it was giving me some permissions problem.
and “put it in startup” meant i added conky to startup programs in sessions.
thanks again.