wmnetload" is a dock application that helps monitor network interfaces for Window Maker users. Its purpose is to monitor and display data usage in real-time on your system's interface.
If you're a Window Maker user, you might be interested in the wmnetload network interface monitor dockapp. This little tool fits right in with other dockapps like wmcpuload and wmmemmon, and it's designed to show you whether your interface is functional, as well as your current network interface throughput.
Not only that, but wmnetload also comes with an auto-scaling graph of your recent network activity. This graph separates upstream and downstream traffic load neatly, without using confusing colors. It's easy to see what's going on with your network at any given time.
If you're someone who's concerned with aesthetics, you'll appreciate that wmnetload has been designed to match the look-and-feel of wmcpuload. In fact, the look of wmnetload has been revised to keep up with changes in wmcpuload's design. However, if you prefer the classic look of wmnetload (or if you're still using an older version of wmcpuload), you can configure the app to present its original appearance by passing --with-classic-look to `configure'.
One neat feature of wmnetload is that it allows you to cycle through available interfaces by using mouse button 3. This way, you can monitor each of your interfaces without having to open a new program. The only issue is that with the classic look, wmnetload doesn't display the interface name, which can make cycling through interfaces a bit confusing.
Finally, just like wmcpuload, wmnetload has an alarm mode that lets you set an alarm value in kbits/sec. Whenever your network traffic exceeds this value, your display backlight will turn on to alert you to unusual or aberrant behavior. This can be very useful for quickly detecting network issues as they arise.
Not only that, but wmnetload also comes with an auto-scaling graph of your recent network activity. This graph separates upstream and downstream traffic load neatly, without using confusing colors. It's easy to see what's going on with your network at any given time.
If you're someone who's concerned with aesthetics, you'll appreciate that wmnetload has been designed to match the look-and-feel of wmcpuload. In fact, the look of wmnetload has been revised to keep up with changes in wmcpuload's design. However, if you prefer the classic look of wmnetload (or if you're still using an older version of wmcpuload), you can configure the app to present its original appearance by passing --with-classic-look to `configure'.
One neat feature of wmnetload is that it allows you to cycle through available interfaces by using mouse button 3. This way, you can monitor each of your interfaces without having to open a new program. The only issue is that with the classic look, wmnetload doesn't display the interface name, which can make cycling through interfaces a bit confusing.
Finally, just like wmcpuload, wmnetload has an alarm mode that lets you set an alarm value in kbits/sec. Whenever your network traffic exceeds this value, your display backlight will turn on to alert you to unusual or aberrant behavior. This can be very useful for quickly detecting network issues as they arise.
What's New
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