Summary
WallpaperDownloader is a configurable utility that offers a good range of features.
We’re not fans of the Java interface, its widgets and interface feels clunky compared to say Qt. And the implementation could be improved. For example, updating fields shouldn’t really require clicking an edit button first. But that’s a minor criticism.
We’ve already featured a wallpaper manager in the Linux Candy. Variety supports different desktops and wallpaper sources, including local files and online services: Flickr, Unsplash, and more.
Website: bitbucket.org/eloy_garcia_pca/wallpaperdownloader/src/master
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Developer: Eloy Garcia Almaden
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
WallpaperDownloader is written in Java. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Pages in this article:
Page 1 – Introduction / Installation
Page 2 – In Operation
Page 3 – Summary
Complete list of articles in this series:
| Linux Candy | |
|---|---|
| WallGen | Generate HQ poly wallpapers with a few arguments. |
| ASCIIQuarium | Embrace marine life from the terminal with beautiful ASCII art |
| ponysay | cowsay reimplemention for ponies |
| cacafire | Color ASCII fire |
| Ternimal | Animated lifeform in the terminal |
| lolcat | Rainbows and unicorns |
| CMatrix | ncurses program that simulates the display from “The Matrix” |
| nyancat | Terminal-based Pop Tart Cat Animation |
| xcowsay | Displays a cow on your desktop with message |
| tetris | Tile-matching puzzle video game in your terminal |
| Steam Locomotive | C program written in 295 lines. It's harmless fun |
| gti | Typo-based curio inspired by Steam Locomotive |
| oneko | Animal chasing fun |
| Boxes | Command line ASCII boxes |
| Buoh | Online strips comics reader |
| pipes.sh | Animated pipes terminal screensaver |
| Variety | Wallpaper manager supporting many desktops and wallpaper sources |
| eDEX-UI | Sci-fi computer terminal emulator and system monitor |
| XDecorations | Add some festive cheer to your desktop |
| Evolvotron | Interactive generative art |
| Hollywood | Fill your console with Hollywood melodrama technobabble |
| Pywal | Generate color schemes on the fly |
| XScreenSaver | Framework and collection of screensavers |
| chucknorris | Chuck Norris jokes in your terminal |
| BobRossQuotes | Collection of quotes from Bob Ross |
| WallpaperDownloader | Download, change, and manage wallpapers |