EpochView

EpochView is a simple script that dynamically generates a live wallpaper displaying the elapsed time from a specific date. The generated wallpaper is periodically updated and set as the desktop background.

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Features

• Displays elapsed time in a visually appealing format.
• Dynamically updates the wallpaper image every second.
• Compatible with major Linux desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE, and others.

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Requirements

• Python 3.x
• pygame (for generating the wallpaper)
• feh (for setting the wallpaper on non-GNOME desktops)

Install required packages:

sudo apt install python3-pip feh
pip install pygame

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Usage

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/nikhv/epochview.git
cd epochview

2. Run the Script

python3 epochview.py

The script will:

• Generate a wallpaper image dynamically showing the elapsed time.
• Set the generated image as the desktop wallpaper.

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Installation

GNOME Desktop

For GNOME users, the script uses gsettings to set the wallpaper. Ensure gsettings is installed and available.

Example command for setting the wallpaper:

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background picture-uri "file:///tmp/live_wallpaper.png"

Other Desktop Environments

For non-GNOME desktops, the script uses feh to set the wallpaper.

Install Feh:

sudo apt install feh

Set Wallpaper:

The script automatically sets the wallpaper using feh. If needed manually, you can run:

feh --bg-scale /tmp/live_wallpaper.png

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Script Details

1. Generate Wallpaper: The script creates an image displaying the elapsed time and saves it as /tmp/live_wallpaper.png.
2. Set Wallpaper: The script sets the generated image as the desktop background using gsettings (GNOME) or feh (others).

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Configuration

The script can be customized to:

• Change the starting epoch date.
• Modify text style, colors, or formatting.
• Adjust update intervals.

Example Customization:

In epochview.py, update the following variables:

• Starting Date: Set the epoch time to count from.
• Font and Colors: Modify font, background_color, and text_color variables.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check the issues page or create a pull request.

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Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the concept of dynamic live wallpapers.
• Built using pygame and feh for a seamless user experience.
• Concept development and troubleshooting support provided by ChatGPT.