Rainmeter and Linux
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So for the past few months now, with a little help with GDI+ (via Winetricks) and WineHQ, there is a way to "somewhat" run Rainmeter on most Linux distros.
Problem is there is, at least with me, an error in rendering a lot of custom made skins. Where instead of the transparent .PNG image, it renders a black background around the image. I tried Ethil's Rin Kokonoe as a test and I get something like this:
Compared to the trouble it took to even install all the necessary packages and files to even actually run Rainmeter, it's quite a step in the right direction. However, I seem to be one of the few who has a problem with some skins not rendering correctly.
I know there are a few knowledgeable Linux users out there, so I was wondering if anyone (possible those who have experimented with Rainmeter on Linux) would know any way I can fix this little annoyance?
If, anyone is curious the steps it took to even get this far:
Works surprisingly well aside from the render issue, and a bit buggy when it comes to dragging-and-dropping the windows. Still, compared to the fact that there was no Rainmeter support this time last year it's amazing.
I'm amazed I haven't found SOMEONE who has the same problem on the Ubuntu forums yet, but so far no luck. *shrugs*
Suppose I'll keep looking, and if anyone can help it would be appreciated.
Problem is there is, at least with me, an error in rendering a lot of custom made skins. Where instead of the transparent .PNG image, it renders a black background around the image. I tried Ethil's Rin Kokonoe as a test and I get something like this:
Spoiler:
Compared to the trouble it took to even install all the necessary packages and files to even actually run Rainmeter, it's quite a step in the right direction. However, I seem to be one of the few who has a problem with some skins not rendering correctly.
I know there are a few knowledgeable Linux users out there, so I was wondering if anyone (possible those who have experimented with Rainmeter on Linux) would know any way I can fix this little annoyance?
If, anyone is curious the steps it took to even get this far:
Spoiler:
Works surprisingly well aside from the render issue, and a bit buggy when it comes to dragging-and-dropping the windows. Still, compared to the fact that there was no Rainmeter support this time last year it's amazing.
I'm amazed I haven't found SOMEONE who has the same problem on the Ubuntu forums yet, but so far no luck. *shrugs*
Suppose I'll keep looking, and if anyone can help it would be appreciated.
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Well the problem is Winamp. Winamp 3 Linux Alpha, quite frankly it runs like shit and I imagine trying to run Winamp with Wine is a logistical nightmare (haven't tried yet.)
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^Oh I see, but what about iTunes? I know some of the Rainmeter widgets work using that.
Wait, is that Ubuntu or Linux?
I see the Ubuntu sign up left.
Wait, is that Ubuntu or Linux?
I see the Ubuntu sign up left.
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shotgunorg wrote...
^Oh I see, but what about iTunes? I know some of the Rainmeter widgets work using that.Wait, is that Ubuntu or Linux?
I see the Ubuntu sign up left.
Ubuntu is a distro of Linux.
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Tsurayu wrote...
So for the past few months now, with a little help with GDI+ (via Winetricks) and WineHQ, there is a way to "somewhat" run Rainmeter on most Linux distros. Problem is there is, at least with me, an error in rendering a lot of custom made skins. Where instead of the transparent .PNG image, it renders a black background around the image. I tried Ethil's Rin Kokonoe as a test and I get something like this:
Spoiler:
Compared to the trouble it took to even install all the necessary packages and files to even actually run Rainmeter, it's quite a step in the right direction. However, I seem to be one of the few who has a problem with some skins not rendering correctly.
I know there are a few knowledgeable Linux users out there, so I was wondering if anyone (possible those who have experimented with Rainmeter on Linux) would know any way I can fix this little annoyance?
If, anyone is curious the steps it took to even get this far:
Spoiler:
Works surprisingly well aside from the render issue, and a bit buggy when it comes to dragging-and-dropping the windows. Still, compared to the fact that there was no Rainmeter support this time last year it's amazing.
I'm amazed I haven't found SOMEONE who has the same problem on the Ubuntu forums yet, but so far no luck. *shrugs*
Suppose I'll keep looking, and if anyone can help it would be appreciated.
Hmmm? Maybe rainmeter is not compatible with Linux?
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KURO L LAWLIET wrote...
Hmmm? Maybe rainmeter is not compatible with Linux?No, it isn't natively, but using winetricks and WineHQ you can emulate Rainmeter on Linux distros, but it isn't complete. Still pretty glitchy, but like I said, last year it wasn't compatible with Wine at all.
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You don't have any other OS?
Because it's really hard to use some "Making Desktop Looks Cool" program in Linux.
Can Linux use Object Dock or Rainlendar?
Because it's really hard to use some "Making Desktop Looks Cool" program in Linux.
Can Linux use Object Dock or Rainlendar?
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KURO L LAWLIET wrote...
You don't have any other OS?Because it's really hard to use some "Making Desktop Looks Cool" program in Linux.
Can Linux use Object Dock or Rainlendar?
Nope, I didn't dual-boot. I'm running Ubuntu exclusively.
I'm not sure if those are cross-platform or not, or if the even are compatible with Wine. There is Conky though. While not as customizable (skin wise) as Rainmeter, it is capable of the exact same functions, more or less. Only thing is you have to have a fair bit of knowledge of working with scripts, nevertheless working with the Terminal, to use Conky.