GLXOSD

GLXOSD: Open-Source On-Screen Display Software for Linux

An open-source OSD software for Linux, displaying system information like CPU usage, memory usage, and network speeds on the screen.

What is GLXOSD?

GLXOSD is an open-source, customizable on-screen display (OSD) software for Linux operating systems. It allows users to monitor their system statistics by showing information like CPU usage, memory usage, disk space, network speeds, temperatures, fan speeds, and more in real-time on the desktop screen.

Some key features of GLXOSD include:

• Displays system statistics on screen using OpenGL for hardware acceleration
• Highly customizable interface - users can choose what modules to display, text fonts, colors, positioning, etc.
• Plugins allow adding new types of modules
• Low resource usage
• Support for multiple monitors

GLXOSD is written in C and has very few dependencies, making it lightweight and fast. It works by overlaying an OpenGL transparent window on the desktop showing the monitoring modules. The modular architecture and plugin support allow easily expanding its capabilities.

GLXOSD can be a good alternative to other system monitors like Conky for users who want real-time on-screen display of system statistics without compromising performance. Its customizability allows it to be tweaked to match a user's specific needs.

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