LifeHacker has posted a great tutorial on using GeekTool. GeekTool is a cool little preference pane which allows you to run terminal commands, show logs, or even display pictures (e.g. from the net) directly on your desktop. Common uses include running the command top which displays which processes are utilizing the most system resources, displaying the console log, or even putting a live weather map (from the net) on your desktop. Gina at Lifehacker also has an extensive Discussion on how it can be used.
Geektool is Open Source Donationware, and is available for a free download from Tynsoe.
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