From 7955dd59f5e993725cbd528cde1387793d50e61b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcel Metz Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:03:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Extended the README file. --- README | 1 - README.md | 66 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 66 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) delete mode 100644 README create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README b/README deleted file mode 100644 index 01a8d2e..0000000 --- a/README +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -Gnome Shell Extension that adds an applet on the panel which reveals current CPU temperature in Degree Celsius and Fahrenheit. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..14f9699 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +gnome-shell-extension-cpu-temperature +===================================== + +*gnome-shell-extension-cpu-temperature* is a extension for displaying +system temperature data in GNOME Shell. The temperature data are +provided by [lm_sensors] and optionally by [hddtemp]. + +---- + +Dependencies +------------ + +This extension requires: + +* [lm_sensors] to read CPU and motherboard temperature data. + +Optionally this extension uses: + +* [hddtemp] to read hard drive temperature data. + +Installation +------------ + +You can install this extension by visiting the [GNOME extensions] +homepage. + +Installation by package manager +------------------------------- + +Fedora has packaged this extension. You can install it by running: + +`yum -y install gnome-shell-extension-cpu-temperature` + +Manual installation +------------------- + +If you prefer a manual installation you can install this extension +for your user by executing: + + cd ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions + git clone https://github.com/xtranophilist/gnome-shell-extension-cpu-temperature.git temperature@xtranophilist + +or system wide by excuting (this requires root permissions): + + cd /usr/share/gnome-shell/extensions/ + git clone https://github.com/xtranophilist/gnome-shell-extension-cpu-temperature.git temperature@xtranophilist + +After installation you need to restart the GNOME shell by: + +* `ALT`+`F2` to open the command prompt +* Enter `r` to restart the GNOME shell + +Configuration +------------- + +This extensions uses the output `sensors`(1) command to obstain the +temperature data and sensor labeling. To relabel, hide or correct the +output consult the `sensors.conf`(5) manual. + +Authors +------- +* Dipesh Acharya + +[lm_sensors]: http://www.lm-sensors.org/ +[hddtemp]: https://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/hddtemp/ +[GNOME extensions]: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/82/cpu-temperature-indicator/