Disk Performance Plugin

[Jasper Huijsmans]

Hey roger,

Op ma 22-09-2003, om 08:30 schreef roger:
> Hi guys,
> 
> I've just written (for myself) a plug in (DiskPerf) displaying disk/partition 
> performance based on the rsect/wsect data provided by the kernel through 
> /proc/partitions.
> 

Expect some 'can you add support for <random non-linux OS>' requests
here ;-)

> Here is a snapshot of my panel, the DiskPerf monitor bars being surrounded by 
> the "official" systemload and netload plug ins:
> 	ftp://rmlx.dyndns.org/pub/doc/misc/panel-diskperf.png
> 
> In there:
> - both "Read" and "Write" disk rates (MB/s) are displayed for each of my 2 IDE 
> disks (hda & hdb).
> - transfer rates (Read+Write combined) are displayed for my 2 swap partitions.
> 
> Here is a snapshot of the option dialog:
> 	ftp://rmlx.dyndns.org/pub/doc/misc/diskperf-dialog.png
> 
> Note: I didn't bother with color configuration since I've never been able to 
> set any color for the other plug ins. The indicator is gray whatever color I 
> try. The volume control scale is gray as well.
> 

Some themes override the color. If you choose another theme it will
work.

> If someone is interested in getting this plug in in order to make it 
> "official" (i.e. hosting it, improving/fixing it, adding his/her 
> credits,...), please let me know and I'll provide you with the source code 
> (C).
> 

Are you interested in maintaining it? You are welcome to host it on the
xfce-goodies site.

	Jasper