How to Install Noisedash on MXLinux

Noisedash is a simple and lightweight dashboard that displays real-time system performance metrics. If you are using MXLinux and want to install Noisedash, follow these steps.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Noisedash, you need to install several dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libcairo2-dev libpulse-dev libjson-c-dev libiw-dev

Step 2: Clone the Noisedash Repository

To download Noisedash, you need to clone the repository from Github. Run the following command in the terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/kaythomas0/noisedash.git

Step 3: Build and Install Noisedash

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the project directory using the following command:

cd noisedash

Next, run the following commands to build and install Noisedash:

make
sudo make install

Step 4: Run Noisedash

Now that you have installed Noisedash, you can run it using the following command:

noisedash

You should see a dashboard window pop up that displays real-time system performance metrics.

Step 5: Add Noisedash to Startup

If you want Noisedash to start automatically when you login, you need to add it to your startup applications. Open the 'Session and Startup' settings from the MXLinux menu, and click on the 'Application Autostart' tab. Click on the '+ Add' button, and enter the following details:

• Name: Noisedash
• Command: noisedash
• Comment: System Performance Monitor

Click on the 'Save' button to add Noisedash to your startup applications.

That's it! You have successfully installed Noisedash on MXLinux and added it to your startup applications.