Linux how to use the Xsnow command to display the snow effect on the desktop

There are many interesting commands under the Linux system. These commands can be used to achieve some special effects. For example, Xsnow can make the desktop snow. How should we achieve this? Let's take a look together.

The method is as follows:

First, install xsnow

Debian/Ubuntu/Mint users use the following command:

$ sudo apt-get install xsnow< Br>

The Freebsd user enters the following command:

# cd /usr/ports/x11/xsnow/

# make install clean

or try adding a package:

# pkg_add -r xsnow

Second, other distribution methods

Fedora/RHEL/CentOS is found in the rpmfusion repository.

Gentoo users try Gentoo portage, which is emerge -p xsnow;

Opensuse users use yast search xsnow

3. How do I use xsnow?

Open the terminal (Programs, Accessories), enter the following command to start xsnow:

$ xsnow

Sample output:

You can set The background is blue and let it snow, type:

$ xsnow -bg blue -sc snow

Set the maximum number of flakes and let it fall as fast as possible, enter :

$ xsnow -snowflakes 10000 -delay 0

Don't show the Christmas tree and Santa Claus running across the screen, type:

$ xsnow -notrees -nosanta

For more information and options on xsnow, type man xsnow at the command line to view the manual:

$ man xsnow

Use the Xsnow command to make the Linux desktop snow, and then with the winter The theme or the wallpaper of the Christmas theme, looking at such a desktop, as if in a snow fluttering scene, the effect is very realistic.