Just need some enlightenment on what are the options or programs to have a desktop clock as i've never looked into it?


any suggestions welcome

If you are using, Gnome, you should take a look at gDesklets (also available in the repos, I recommend to install it from there):
http://www.gdesklets.de/index.php?q=deskle...wse/category/31

For KDE there is SuperKaramba doing the same thing (also in the repos):
http://netdragon.sourceforge.net/ssuperkaramba.html

Another option is asking your wife what's the time every 5 minutes.

Pick your choice, and good luck!

yes , i run gnome and are just looking at your gdesklets link

btw anyone know if gdesklets can be auto started at boot?

Go to System -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Sessions
On the Startup Programs tab click the Add button
Under name and command type "gdesklets"
Voila!

cool

Ah well, if it's enlightenment you're after, they have a very nice-looking clock built-in:
Click to view attachment

There are also screenlets and if you like the Opera web browser it has widgets too.

thankyou for the replies