Re: FVWM: mailcount in button

From: Uwe Pross <keinfruestuecksfleisch_at_gmx.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:54:55 +0100

Hi there,

On 06 Dec 2004 at 17:32:06 +0100, Roeland Moors wrote:

> I made a very simple (ruby) script that shows the number of new mails I
> have. The scripts simply writes to stdout.
>
> I could use piperead to get this text into a button, but then it
> doesn't refresh.
>
> It would also be nice if I could place text in multiple colors.
>
> What is the best way to do this? Should I use FvwmScript for
> this or is there a easier way?

I use lsmbox and FvwmScript for this. Screenshot at
http://www-user.tu-chemnitz.de/~uwp/download/FvwmButton_with_MailBoxCheck.png

Script attached.

Cheers, Uwe
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