Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to using Linux and I need some help with downloading and running programs from GitHub. I'm trying to set up Conky (the link is to the GitHub page).
I went ahead and downloaded the tar.gz file for version 1.22.2 after selecting the 'Tags' section. I extracted the files and placed them in '/usr/local/bin' because I heard that's a good spot for user-installed programs. However, I'm stuck on how to actually execute Conky because it's not as straightforward as finding an executable file like in Windows.
I'd appreciate any guidance on how to get this running. If you have any questions for clarity, just let me know! Thanks a lot! You all are awesome! 🤟
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Hey! So here's the scoop: Conky is usually available through your package manager, especially on Linux Mint. Instead of messing with GitHub, you can just run `apt search conky` in your terminal to see what's available. For easy installation, try `sudo apt install conky-all`. It’ll save you a lot of hassle! Also, just a heads up, Conky can take quite a bit to tweak and get the way you want it – so don't be surprised if you don't stick with it forever! Have fun!
Thanks for the tip! I'm on Mint, so I’ll just go with the install command you suggested!