Setting up Conky on Ubuntu

Solution 1:

Install Conky in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open terminal Ctrl+Alt+T and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

sudo apt-get install conky conky-all

First of all Download Startup script with following commands:

cd && wget -O .start-conky http://goo.gl/6RrEw
chmod +x .start-conky

Now open Startup Applications > click Add > New Dialog box will open click on Browse > Now press Ctrl+H see following screenshot.

>> Infinity Conky for Ethernet

To Install Infinity-Conky open Terminal and enter following commands:

cd && wget -O infinity-noobslab-eth1.zip http://goo.gl/ZiFbd
unzip infinity-noobslab-eth1.zip && rm infinity-noobslab-eth1.zip

>> Infinity Conky for Wifi

To Install Infinity-Conky open Terminal and enter following commands:

cd && wget -O infinity-noobslab-wlan1.zip http://goo.gl/qkIWg
unzip infinity-noobslab-wlan1.zip && rm infinity-noobslab-wlan1.zip

>> If gadget doesn't fit in your screen, you can change size in line 43 (minimum_size). Enter Following command to open file in text editor and change size:

nano ~/.conkyrc

Solution 2:

Conky is a system monitor that can display just about anything, either on your root desktop or in its own window. So, it's not a theme.

You can install it from Ubuntu Software Center:

Or from terminal by running next command:

sudo apt-get install conky-all

More about: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpConky.