Loadmeter is an efficient system resource monitor for Linux and Solaris that utilizes minimal memory and is developed using raw Xlib technology.
Loadmeter is a highly efficient Linux/Solaris system resource monitor that takes up very little memory. It is written using raw Xlib and it monitors various system resources such as load average, uptime, disk usage, and memory usage.
The tool appears in the form of a window that features a coloured bar graph representing the load average over the past minute. This is updated every second, and the digits for the load average are also displayed at the top of the window. Additionally, there is a red "notch" that marks the maximum load since the program started, and this can be reset by pressing button2 or hidden with button3. There is also a blue notch in the graph that represents the 5-minute load average.
By clicking with button1, a pop-up window appears, giving more detailed information about the system, including the uptime, capacity of each filesystem, and memory/swap usage. If you hover over a specific filesystem, you can obtain even more detailed information.
Loadmeter has some additional features including the ability to override window managers, resizing and moving the window during the monitoring process, SIGUSR1 function to raise the top-level window, and custom adjustments such as defining the warning level for disk usage.
The program comes with a variety of command-line options to customize the experience such as specifying position on the screen, selecting a different X server to connect to, and selecting fonts, colours, and geometries for the various parts of the program.
Overall, Loadmeter is a highly customizable and efficient system resource monitor that is ideal for Linux/Solaris users who want a quick and easy way to keep an eye on system performance.
The tool appears in the form of a window that features a coloured bar graph representing the load average over the past minute. This is updated every second, and the digits for the load average are also displayed at the top of the window. Additionally, there is a red "notch" that marks the maximum load since the program started, and this can be reset by pressing button2 or hidden with button3. There is also a blue notch in the graph that represents the 5-minute load average.
By clicking with button1, a pop-up window appears, giving more detailed information about the system, including the uptime, capacity of each filesystem, and memory/swap usage. If you hover over a specific filesystem, you can obtain even more detailed information.
Loadmeter has some additional features including the ability to override window managers, resizing and moving the window during the monitoring process, SIGUSR1 function to raise the top-level window, and custom adjustments such as defining the warning level for disk usage.
The program comes with a variety of command-line options to customize the experience such as specifying position on the screen, selecting a different X server to connect to, and selecting fonts, colours, and geometries for the various parts of the program.
Overall, Loadmeter is a highly customizable and efficient system resource monitor that is ideal for Linux/Solaris users who want a quick and easy way to keep an eye on system performance.
What's New
Version 1.20: N/A