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Google Gadgets & Web Widgets on your Linux

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Google Gadgets & Web Widgets on your Linux

    Linux only : An example of using widgets in Ubuntu
    Open source Screenlets software allows you to install and use Google gadgets and web widgets on Linux: Ubuntu / Debian / Suse (or as a source).

    The Screenlets engine converts and allows you to launch the latest version of the desktop widget, adding hundreds of small and convenient applications.

    You will need to add the Launchpad repository for this program and install the latest version. Successfully pass through all the steps will help Homepage Screenlets and blog Tombuntu .

    Once the program has been successfully installed, just click on “Install” in it, select “Web Widget” and get a link to the page of widgets in the directory, along with standard installation instructions.
    Linux Widget Example on Linux
    The Google database alone contains more than 45,000 different widgets that perform a wide variety of functions: RSS readers, “pocket” meteorologists, sticky notes and many others. Take my word for it - it is simply impossible to leave from there without pulling along a couple of three.

    The program plays great with Beryl and includes many placement options such as “always on top”, “always underneath”, etc. In addition - with the widget for Beryl, you can hide and show applications, similar to Mac OS X widgets.

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