caspernik/background_changer

Desktop Background changer from Casper.

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This is simple but very useful script can help you change you desktop background from yours lib.

Requirements.

ruby >= 1.9.3
GNOME desktop environment

Possibilities.

Change desktop background from a specified folder with a specified time.
Random pictures.
Working like a daemon.
Auto start with OS.

Install.

1. Copy this files to yours filesystem in '/home/<your user>/.casper_background/'
2. Run 'bundle' to make sure all gems was installed.
3. Create/copy config.txt file in '/home/<your user>/.casper_background/'
    default settings are: 
        folder: /home/<your name>/Pictures/
        time: 10 min
        using_photo_in_log: '2' # means: put picture name used in log file.(1 - true, 2 - false)
4. Add casper_background_demon_autostart.rb file in "Startup Applications".

Testing.

For testing purpose you can run casper_background_demon.rb <command>
  * where <command> is one of:
        start         start an instance of the application
        stop          stop all instances of the application
        restart       stop all instances and restart them afterwards
        reload        send a SIGHUP to all instances of the application
        run           start the application and stay on top
        zap           set the application to a stopped state
        status        show status (PID) of application instances

Logs.

Log file located in '/home/<your user>/.casper_background/log.txt'