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How to install Wallpaper Manager on Ubuntu

To install Wallpaper Manager on Ubuntu

Wallpaper Manager is a simple and lightweight application used for changing desktop wallpaper. The latest version available is Wallpaper Manager 2.0. This article explains about the installation of Wallpaper Manager on Ubuntu.

To install Wallpaper manager

The very first step to install the Wallpaper manager is to add the repository to the system. Do as follows.

root@localhost:/home/user1# add-apt-repository ppa:baitsart/wallpaper-manager
 Wallpaper Manager is a multifunctional application to manage your desktop background. This program uses native linux commands, so it is usable in all distributions
 More info: https://launchpad.net/~baitsart/+archive/ubuntu/wallpaper-manager
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpgn9cqkri/secring.gpg'  created
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpgn9cqkri/pubring.gpg'  created
gpg: requesting key 0AE90593 from hkp server keyserver.ubuntu.com
gpg: /tmp/tmpgn9cqkri/trustdb.gpg: trustdb created
gpg: key 0AE90593: public key " Launchpad PPA for Rodrigo Esteves"  imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK

Once it is added, update the local repository index by invoking the following command.

root@localhost:/home/user1# apt-get update
Ign http://extras.ubuntu.com trusty InRelease
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty InRelease                   
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security InRelease         
..
&hellip 
&hellip 
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted Translation-en_IN           
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe Translation-en_IN             
Fetched 16.7 kB in 12s (1,327 B/s)                                             
Reading package lists... Done

Everything is now set for installing Wallpaper Manager. Use the following command for the same purpose.

root@localhost:/home/user1# apt-get install wallpaper-manager
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
&hellip 
&hellip 
&hellip 
ip ./shantz-xwinwrap.zip & &  sudo cp ./shantz-xwinwrap/i386/xwinwrap /usr/bin
to 64 bit system:
wget http://tech.shantanugoel.com/resources/downloads/shantz-xwinwrap.zip & &  unzip ./shantz-xwinwrap.zip & &  sudo cp ./shantz-xwinwrap/x86_64/xwinwrap /usr/bin
Use:
The command line function «  w-m --help » 
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.19-0ubuntu6.6) ...

Wallpaper Manager has been successfully installed, click on the search bar and type wallpaper. Select the Wallpaper Manager application to access it.

You can see the wallpaper manager icon in the taskbar.

Choose your favorite images from All Images option.

You can pick a theme to download images related to it.

The image has been downloaded and set as the wallpaper. Use Next image option to change wallpaper to apply different wallpapers to the Desktop.


Installing and working with Wallpaper manager is quite simple, isn' t it? Not only it is a cool and fun tool to use, it is also compatible with several desktop environments such as Unity, Gnome Shell, Gnome Classic and Cinnamon. You can also make slideshow of wallpapers based on the categories or your favourite ones. Also, you can edit your wallpaper images by inverting colors, convert them to Black and white, write on the picture, Rotate them on clockwise and anti-clockwise direction, and also have them inverted. Enjoy using the Wallpaper Manager on your Ubuntu Machine.

Tag : Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
Why was the wallpaper created?
A
Wallpaper actually began in ancient China, first because the Chinese invented paper, and secondly because they glued rice paper onto their walls as early as 200 B.C. In 105 A.D.
the Chinese court official Ts'ai Lun, invented papermaking from textile waste, i.e. from rags.
Q
What is the use of wallpaper?
A
Wallpaper is a material used in interior decoration to decorate the interior walls of domestic and public buildings.
It is usually sold in rolls and is applied onto a wall using wallpaper paste.
Q
What is wallpaper in Windows?
A
More commonly referred to as a desktop background in Windows, a wallpaper is an image that is used as a backdrop on any graphical user interface that has a desktop.
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What is Wallpaper Manager on Ubuntu?
A
Wallpaper Manager is a simple and lightweight application used for changing the desktop wallpaper. The latest version available is Wallpaper Manager 2.0.
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How to download Wallpaper Manager on Ubuntu/Fedora?
A
Run the below command:
# apt-get install wallpaper-manager