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Activate Linux Watermark
Adds a watermark to the bottom-right of the screen similar to the one found on unactivated Windows 10/11
v1.1.0 Preston Corless (pgattic) MIT Feb 5, 2026
About
Activate Linux
A simple, static message in the bottom right hand corner to remind you that your operating system isn't burdened by such restrictive terms as the likes of Windows.
Allows the user to fully customize the text shown in the watermark. Free as in freedom. 馃
Usage
- Install and activate the plugin
- Open the plugin settings to change any of the displayed text
Requirements
- Noctalia Shell (any version)
Changelog
v1.1.0
- Retrieve OS name from HostService
- Expand options to allow complete text customization
v1.0.0
- Initial implementation
- I18n for all languages mentioned in the plugin documentation
- Settings UI for configuring OS name
License
MIT
Authors
- outfoxxed (initial example from quickshell documentation)
- pgattic (port to noctalia-shell)