UnlockMe App for Linux Lite

[ralphy]

UnlockMe is an awesome tool set and keeps getting better and better!  That's why I linked it in my signature.

Thank you for the compliment [member=6925]RandomBoy[/member] !


I just pushed a big update ( hopefully I didn't break too many things 


unlockme-appearance had been left behind and it needed quite a few features it was missing.


- Updated the Appearance section from list selection to checkboxes, which is something I was asked for a while ago. Now it is ready to throw at it all those themes we want to have just a click away.
- Checks were added to detect Synaptic/APT processes before attempting to install a theme or icon theme where necessary and prompt the user before killing the processes.
- Appearance section now shows icons from user's active icon theme instead of static images.
*** I consider this a test drive - will wait for some feedback. The icons are only 16x16; yad takes this icons size by default. I do not know how to tell yad to use 22x22 icons instead, for example  :-[  - haven't found a way to make it happen!  :-\
- Code cleanup - removed many dpkg -l, cat, echo, etc. to optimize the code and make it more readable.


I'm now considering moving the Appearance section. Maybe it makes sense to run it unprivileged and only elevate when the admin wants to install a specific theme for all users... as it is right now the script runs with privileges by default. Moving it out will take quite a bit of work... we'll see, I think I can pull it off with time.


Also, I need to find more generic icons for themes and icons (in Faenza icon theme) - Looks like Faenza uses the same icons for themes and icon themes by default.

[ralphy]

And now that Linux Lite forum is back, let me share the latest additions with you all


UnlockMe app received yet another feature addition; Compton Settings Editor. Compton is not only a lightweight compositor but it can also bring a little extra eye candy to your desktop.


To access Compton Settings Editor, launch UnlockMe, select Compton Compositor and a new Config button will be there for you. You will be able to manage all the options compton has to offer right from the GUI.





Below you can find a video that even though it was not created in Linux Lite specifically, it does show Compton in action and some of the features you will be able to install and use with UnlockMe out of the box.


https://unlockforus.com/downloads/pepper...lockme.mp4


Cheers!

[ralphy]

UnlockMe support for Linux Lite 4.0 is currently in the works. The upcoming version will include a Details panel to provide additional information regarding each tweak. I'm also planning on packaging it so that it can be  installed and updated with apt install/update. That will make it easier for users to keep up with updates.



If someone is interested in helping out by simply writing tweaks descriptions, please pm me. Thanks!

Cheers!

[GregO]

So Screenlets can be used with it? and will it work with LL3.8 32 bit?

http://www.webupd8.org/2017/02/screenlet...d-for.html

[Artim]

[size=3.95em]This app is under development.[/size] 
It was good before, and after a brief hiatus, it's back with a roar.  Beta testers welcome!

[ralphy]

[member=6925]Artim[/member],


UnlockMe App is not dead, at least not yet  ;D  ... I have pushed an updated version that works fine in Linux Lite 4.4. There are some rough edges there (such as not all descriptions are completed) but the application is definitely usable and improved.


Users running the latest (or even earlier versions) of Linux Lite, please provide feedback or report any issues with the application.  UnlockMe App supports all 3.x and 4.x series.


To install and/or update UnlockMe app:


Open Terminal and run:

Code:

cd /tmp && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ralphys/unlockme/master/install.sh && chmod +x install.sh && ./install.sh

To Uninstall UnlockMe app:

Code:

/usr/share/unlockme/tools/uninstall.sh

As always, your feedback is appreciated. When reporting bugs, please make sure to mention your Linux Lite version.

[Artim]

Code:

cd: command not found

[ralphy]

Code:

cd: command not found

Looks like the cd command was pasted twice or something... try it again.

[Artim]

Yup.  I messed up the first attempt.  The second worked and brought me the wonderful familiar tool box I always thought makes Linux Lite "complete."  I have had only a little time to test it thus far because I'm traveling a lot all week.  But so far so good!  I PMed you with a suggestion, but it may not be a very practical one:  A way to preview some of the themes, icon sets, and cursors?

[ralphy]

I understand. You say implement something such as in the icon-themes script:





... the concern is the amount of code that will need to be implemented for such a small feature. It takes way too much to get it done in YAD with bash scripts for the sake of having an icon-pack or theme preview. Then there is always the time when we may want to add another theme, cursor or icon set and we will need to add a lot of code again. Basically, it is not worth the trouble for such a small feature, at least not with YAD - I do not know how to do it efficiently.