Ubuntu – How to install widgets in Unity unity Where can I find a way to install this widget on my Ubuntu PC? Best Answer It seems like you're looking for Conky. To install it on your Ubuntu, do: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:teejee2008/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install conky-manager To remove conky manager: sudo apt-get remove conky-manager There are plenty of Conky themes all over the web. You may find one to fit your needs. UPDATE: As stated by Nahuel, You no longer need to add the PPA. So to install conky: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install conky To remove: sudo apt-get remove conky Related SolutionsDoes Unity Have Any Widgets? No, it does not have any widgets you can place on the desktop. The uninstall was probably because it was installed from a standalone deb and apt marked it as obsolete after the switch to the 11.04 ppas. Ubuntu – Sorting Unity 3D Search Results The search isn't meant to be sorted in that manner, AFAIK, it simply returns results based on their name. Also, if you are using a newer version of Zeitgiest (for example 0.8 from the PPA), Unity will be missing a few features. Related QuestionDoes Unity Have Any Widgets?Ubuntu – Sorting Unity 3D Search ResultsUnity – How to Modify the Global Menu on Ubuntu 11.10
Best Answer
It seems like you're looking for Conky.
To install it on your Ubuntu, do:
To remove conky manager:
There are plenty of Conky themes all over the web. You may find one to fit your needs.
UPDATE:
As stated by Nahuel, You no longer need to add the PPA.
So to install conky:
To remove: