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    Ubuntu and Conky?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Rodster, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Hey guys/gals, i'm running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on my IBM T60. I have a question. Is there a way for Conky to display CPU and GPU temps? All I see is CPU usage levels. The only Conky command i'm using on the terminal is conky &. Might there be a command i'm missing?

    p.s. I must say for some reason I hated Unity when Ubunti went in this direction but they have polished this OS where it's pretty seamless for the novice. It found 100% of my hardware. :thumbsup:
     
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    I had success with Psensor on the Sager in my signature. It places an icon near the clock and showed HDD, CPU and GPU temps Psensor | wpitchoune. I do not think you will need the PPA, the version in Software Center should do what you need.
     
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    Thanks for that :thumbsup:

    I was able to fumble and bumble my way thru it. My temps are what I thought running Ubuntu or any Linux Distro, HIGH. Which has been on most laptops i've used it on.

    Core 0: 56c
    Core 1: 53c
    Fan: 3348 RPM

    It's a shame Linux doesn't have a power mgr like that in Windows, W7/W8. :(
     
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