The software, asmem, monitors memory usage.
Asmem is a memory utilization monitor that provides a detailed breakdown of your system's memory and swap space usage. This AfterStep look and feel memory utilization monitor for X Windows was written by alindennetcologne.de and is a useful tool for tracking system performance.
However, the appearance of the original asmem left something to be desired. The author of this review found it lacking in style and wanted something that would fit in nicely with other applets on their desktop. Since attempts to contact the author of asmem were unsuccessful, they decided to rewrite the tool. The new version is more visually appealing and includes the options they personally prefer.
The display of asmem is split into two areas: one above shows utilization of the memory, while the one below indicates utilization of the swap space. Each area contains a graphical bar that represents the percentage of the available space. The memory utilization area includes three bars for user/system memory used, buffer memory, and cache memory. The swap space area includes only one bar to show used space. Above each bar is the total amount of space, while below the bar shows the available space in kbytes and percents. If the memory amount is greater than 999999 kbytes, the display will switch to Mbytes.
Asmem can be used directly or in the Afterstep "wharf". It also supports the WindowMaker docker (-withdrawn option) and can be used in all other window managers as well. It runs well as an icon.
Users can keep track of updates by consulting the CHANGES file, which contains a history of updates. The latest update fixed an issue with a missing return type for one of the functions, rendering the previous update useless. Now, it is fixed correctly, along with other minor changes throughout the software.
Overall, asmem is a valuable tool for monitoring system performance, and the updated version offers a sleeker and more customizable look for users.
However, the appearance of the original asmem left something to be desired. The author of this review found it lacking in style and wanted something that would fit in nicely with other applets on their desktop. Since attempts to contact the author of asmem were unsuccessful, they decided to rewrite the tool. The new version is more visually appealing and includes the options they personally prefer.
The display of asmem is split into two areas: one above shows utilization of the memory, while the one below indicates utilization of the swap space. Each area contains a graphical bar that represents the percentage of the available space. The memory utilization area includes three bars for user/system memory used, buffer memory, and cache memory. The swap space area includes only one bar to show used space. Above each bar is the total amount of space, while below the bar shows the available space in kbytes and percents. If the memory amount is greater than 999999 kbytes, the display will switch to Mbytes.
Asmem can be used directly or in the Afterstep "wharf". It also supports the WindowMaker docker (-withdrawn option) and can be used in all other window managers as well. It runs well as an icon.
Users can keep track of updates by consulting the CHANGES file, which contains a history of updates. The latest update fixed an issue with a missing return type for one of the functions, rendering the previous update useless. Now, it is fixed correctly, along with other minor changes throughout the software.
Overall, asmem is a valuable tool for monitoring system performance, and the updated version offers a sleeker and more customizable look for users.
What's New
Version 1.12: N/A