Install Google Gadgets in ubuntu 9.04
If you want to install google gadgets use the following command
sudo apt-get install google-gadgets-gtk
Using Google Gadgets
You can open Google gadgets go to Applications—>Internet—>Google Gadgets (GTK)
Start Google Gadgets Automatically
To start Google Gadgets when you log in, open System->Preferences->Sessions. Click Add and create a new item for Google Gadgets with the command ggl-gtk.
Compiz Widget Layer integration
Just like with Screenlets, you can use Compiz’s Widget Layer plugin to get an effect similar to Mac OS’ dashboard. You will need to have the Advanced Desktop Effects Settings tool (CCSM) installed, and be using the custom desktop effects level.
Launch System->Preferences->Advanced Desktop Effects Settings. Enable the Widget Layer plugin, and enter its preferences screen. Select the Behavior tab, and type the following into the Widget Windows text box:
class=Ggl-gtk
Your gadgets should now be hidden. Press F9 to toggle the widget layer to show and hide them.
You can open Google gadgets go to Applications—>Internet—>Google Gadgets (GTK)
Start Google Gadgets Automatically
To start Google Gadgets when you log in, open System->Preferences->Sessions. Click Add and create a new item for Google Gadgets with the command ggl-gtk.
Compiz Widget Layer integration
Just like with Screenlets, you can use Compiz’s Widget Layer plugin to get an effect similar to Mac OS’ dashboard. You will need to have the Advanced Desktop Effects Settings tool (CCSM) installed, and be using the custom desktop effects level.
Launch System->Preferences->Advanced Desktop Effects Settings. Enable the Widget Layer plugin, and enter its preferences screen. Select the Behavior tab, and type the following into the Widget Windows text box:
class=Ggl-gtk
Your gadgets should now be hidden. Press F9 to toggle the widget layer to show and hide them.
