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How to install Desktop Dimmer on Ubuntu 17.04

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To install Desktop Dimmer on Ubuntu 17.04

Desktop Dimmer is an open-source application used for reducing the desktop brightness by dimming or turning off desktop light. If you have struggle with your eye vision, it is advisable to use a tool like Desktop Dimmer, which helps you protect your eyes from too much of light rays, while working on your desktop or laptop that doesn' t have a screen shade. The installation of Desktop Dimmer is very simple and through this tutorial, you will be briefed about the installation process involved with Desktop Dimmer on Ubuntu 17.04


Installing Desktop Dimmer

It is necessary to install gdebi prior to the installation of Desktop Dimmer, so make sure that you add gdebi to your system by running the following command.

#root@linuxhelp11:~# apt install gdebi
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
  linux-headers-4.10.0-19 linux-headers-4.10.0-19-generic
  linux-image-4.10.0-19-generic linux-image-extra-4.10.0-19-generic
Use ' apt autoremove'  to remove them.
The following additional packages will be installed:
  gconf-service gconf-service-backend gconf2 gconf2-common gdebi-core gksu
  gnome-icon-theme libgconf-2-4 libgksu2-0
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update-alternatives: using /usr/share/libgksu/debian/gconf-defaults.libgksu-sudo to provide /usr/share/gconf/defaults/10_libgksu (libgksu-gconf-defaults) in auto mode
Processing triggers for gconf2 (3.2.6-3ubuntu7) ...
Setting up gksu (2.0.2-9ubuntu1) ...
Setting up gdebi (0.9.5.7+nmu1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.24-9ubuntu2.2) ...

After that, you can download the installation package by using wget command as follows. 

root@linuxhelp11:~# wget https://github.com/sidneys/desktop-dimmer/releases/download/v2.9.0/desktop-dimmer-2.9.0-i386.deb
--2017-09-06 16:42:12--  https://github.com/sidneys/desktop-dimmer/releases/download/v2.9.0/desktop-dimmer-2.9.0-i386.deb
Resolving github.com (github.com)... 192.30.255.113, 192.30.255.112
Connecting to github.com (github.com)|192.30.255.113|:443... connected.
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Connecting to github-production-release-asset-2e65be.s3.amazonaws.com (github-production-release-asset-2e65be.s3.amazonaws.com)|54.231.120.75|:443... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 39417010 (38M) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: ‘ desktop-dimmer-2.9.0-i386.deb’ 

desktop-dimmer-2.9. 100%[===================> ]  37.59M  1.03MB/s    in 47s     

2017-09-06 16:43:02 (819 KB/s) - ‘ desktop-dimmer-2.9.0-i386.deb’  saved [39417010/39417010]

All is now set for the installation of Desktop Dimmer, trigger the installation by executing the following command. 

root@linuxhelp11:~# gdebi desktop-dimmer-2.9.0-i386.deb
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree        
Reading state information... Done
Reading state information... Done
Requires the REMOVAL of the following packages: libnotify-bin ubuntu-desktop 
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Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf-2.index...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-6ubuntu5) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-1ubuntu2) ...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-1) ...

desktop dimmer
dim

With this, the installation of Desktop Dimmer is complete. Using Desktop will be beneficial to you for dimming the desktop light as it enables you to have a darker-than-dark dimming ability for internal and external screens.


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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

Can I use a regular dimmer switch with just the light on a ceiling?

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You can just use a dimmer switch to dim the light, however the speed of the fan will also be "dimmed". Make sure you use the right dimmer for your lamp, otherwise you can hear noise.

Q

Will a dimmer work without a ground?

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New dimmers have either a green grounding wire or a green ground screw that you'll have to connect to a grounding source if one is available. ... If testing reveals your box isn't grounded, you can still install the dimmer, but you must use a plastic cover plate and make sure no bare metal parts are exposed.

Q

Do not use with dimmers?

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No. The majority of CFL bulbs sold today are not dimmable. A CFL bulb that cannot be used on a dimmer will have the statement “not for use with dimmers” or “do not use with dimmers” marked directly on the bulb. ... Recently, dimmers have been introduced designed specifically for CFL (and LED) bulbs.

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Do you need special light bulbs for dimmer switches?

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While most LED bulbs are now dimmable, not all of them are and not all of them dim in the same manner Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load

Q

Can a ceiling fan be wired to a dimmer switch?

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Dimmer Switch On Ceiling Fan = Fire Hazard. ... The photo below right comes from a standard dimmer switch, which should not be used to control the motor on a ceiling fan. A safe repair can be as simple as replacing the dimmer switch with a standard toggle switch, but you also lose the ability to dim the light.

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