Comments on: How to install google gadgets in Ubuntu 9.04(Jaunty)

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:56 +0000

hey nice man, this is the only ne that i found that give me the sidebar :p

By: Mensoft

Mensoft — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:04:33 +0000

In my laptop also Battery meeter want work ? even in system monitor gajet , laptop Battery , Battery meter . All it shows same 0 all the times. any Ida how to make it correct ?

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:13:46 +0000

How to make a desktop shortcut of Google Doc Gadgets?

By: Atomant

Atomant — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:35:24 +0000

I followed your guide and was able to successfully install google-gadgets. Thanks! Only problem though is that there are only four gadgets available. How and where do I get more gadgets?
Thanks in advance!

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:35:48 +0000

It would appear that the linux version of gadgets lacks the functionality of the ‘doze version.

On windows, there’s an option to “Configure gadgets…” (just below “Add gadgets…”), which you’re supposed to be able to use to sync gadget data across computers through your gmail account.

I.e., your Scratch Pad would be updated on your various machines.

And speaking of scratch pad, I don’t see it in the linux version. Weird.

Too bad, as that’d be a pretty useful function. Anyone have any ideas?

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:45:08 +0000

Try debianadmin.com which is nice debian tutorials

By: W B Somp

W B Somp — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:44:12 +0000

Hi,

I run Debian Lenny. Though most of your posting work for me, this one doesn’t. Is there a debiangeek.com?

Thanks.

By: JJMacey

JJMacey — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:58:27 +0000

Dim,

Thanks - that worked. I’ve just switched back to Ubuntu from openSuSE and gDesklets didn’t seem to work.

I like a certain amount of eye-candy on the desktop.

By: Dim

Dim — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:05:19 +0000

@JJMacey: open System->Preferences->Startup Applications and drag-and-drop Google Gadgets from Applications menu to the dialog.

Those who don’t look for easy ways to do things would probably advice editing some files in this case.

By: JJMacey

JJMacey — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:09:50 +0000

Hi All,

I’ve added these widgets - now how to add them so they launch automatically on boot.

Cool posting.

JJMacey
Phoenix, Arizona

By: Ross Perkins

Ross Perkins — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:52:34 +0000

I noticed in your final screenshot that the battery meter shows 0 charge. I added that gadget and found out that it works the same on my laptop--it never displays the charge and just sits at zero. Any ideas how to get the gadget to be able to sense my battery charge?

By: Dan Dare

Dan Dare — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:01:28 +0000

Comprehensive Multimedia & Video Howto:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=766683

By: Dim

Dim — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:19:13 +0000

I know, this site is called “Ubuntu Geek” but why always use command line? Google Gadgets is available via Add/Remove as a simple checkbox and “Apply” button. Also you could use AptUrl, for example,

To install Google Gadgets click this link

Why always make simple things complex (at least make the look complicated for newbies)?

By: Di@bl@l

Di@bl@l — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:48:24 +0000

Try to install a package called libdvdccs2 or somethg like that.
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!

By: Di@bl@l

Di@bl@l — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:10:31 +0000

Try to install a package called libdvdccs2 or somethg like that.

By: Ken Horst

Ken Horst — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:52:30 +0000

Recently installed 9.04 and would get error messages when trying to play DVD’s…

Any ideas for solutions ?