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activate-linux

The "Activate Windows" watermark ported to Linux with Xlib and cairo in C

  • desktop-utility
  • DESKTOP
  • OVERLAY
  • X11
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 30, 2026 description in en

Description

A parody activation watermark can be drawn on the Linux desktop using Xlib and cairo. It is useful for users who want a joke overlay that mimics the familiar Windows activation message.

This is a visual novelty, not a licensing or activation tool. It may distract from normal desktop use or appear in screenshots and screen shares.

How to run

activate-linux

Commands: activate-linux

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