Root-tail program prints text to X11 root window at user's preference.
Root-tail is a useful program for those looking to print text directly onto the X11 root window. With this software, you can easily choose where you want your text to appear without the hassle of running rxvt with a pixmap background. Additionally, Root-tail comes with a range of features that make it an extremely versatile and handy tool to have at your fingertips.
Installing Root-tail is a straightforward process that involves running a number of commands in the terminal. Users need only enter the commands "xmkmf -a make make install make install.man" into the terminal, and Root-tail will be installed on their machine in no time.
One of the standout features of the latest release of Root-tail is the fact that it now replaces the default font with "*", ensuring that a suitable font can be found. Additionally, this version of the software now accepts hexadecimal window ids, which is something that most users will appreciate. Other improvements in this release include updates that allow Root-tail to compile with ansi-89-based compilers again and a new hack to support nautilus (although users experiencing issues with this should note that using extended window manager hints or __SWM_VROOT may work better).
Some other changes worth noting in this release include an update that ensures windows are not initialized twice, which fixes problems with multiple visuals. There is also a new option called "-minspace," and a fix for a seg fault issue that could occur if the geometry was too short to fit a single line. Also, a bug that became apparent if the commands "-no-filename" or null were used has been addressed.
All in all, Root-tail is an excellent piece of software that provides a straightforward and hassle-free way to print text to the X11 root window. With its latest release, it's more versatile and stable than ever, and anyone looking to make use of its features should have no trouble doing so.
Installing Root-tail is a straightforward process that involves running a number of commands in the terminal. Users need only enter the commands "xmkmf -a make make install make install.man" into the terminal, and Root-tail will be installed on their machine in no time.
One of the standout features of the latest release of Root-tail is the fact that it now replaces the default font with "*", ensuring that a suitable font can be found. Additionally, this version of the software now accepts hexadecimal window ids, which is something that most users will appreciate. Other improvements in this release include updates that allow Root-tail to compile with ansi-89-based compilers again and a new hack to support nautilus (although users experiencing issues with this should note that using extended window manager hints or __SWM_VROOT may work better).
Some other changes worth noting in this release include an update that ensures windows are not initialized twice, which fixes problems with multiple visuals. There is also a new option called "-minspace," and a fix for a seg fault issue that could occur if the geometry was too short to fit a single line. Also, a bug that became apparent if the commands "-no-filename" or null were used has been addressed.
All in all, Root-tail is an excellent piece of software that provides a straightforward and hassle-free way to print text to the X11 root window. With its latest release, it's more versatile and stable than ever, and anyone looking to make use of its features should have no trouble doing so.
What's New
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