activate-linux
A joke desktop overlay that shows an "Activate Linux" watermark modelled on the Windows activation notice.
Open source (GPL-3.0)By MrGlockenspiel
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Chocolateychoco install activate-linux
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About activate-linux
activate-linux recreates the "Activate Windows" watermark that unactivated copies of Windows show in the corner of the screen, but for a Linux desktop. It draws a small always-on-top text overlay that stays in place while you work.
It began on Linux and has since been backported to Windows. The repository includes a Wayland layer-shell protocol file, a systemd service, an example configuration file, a man page, an RPM spec and a Nix flake, so it can be packaged and started automatically.
Strengths
- Faithful imitation of the Windows activation watermark
- Configurable through command-line arguments and a config file
- Packaging files for systemd, RPM and Nix included
Limitations
- A novelty with no practical function
- No prebuilt releases published in the repository
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- MrGlockenspiel
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux users who want a joke watermark on their desktop or in screenshots
- Categories
- System utilities
- Last verified
- Added