{"id":2406,"date":"2025-03-31T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/revival-of-classic-iconic-desktop-weather-app-returns-to-linux\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:00:49","slug":"revival-of-classic-iconic-desktop-weather-app-returns-to-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/revival-of-classic-iconic-desktop-weather-app-returns-to-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Revival of Classic: Iconic Desktop Weather App Returns to Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An iconic weather app from Linux\u2019s historical landscape has made a comeback \u2014 <em>Typhoon<\/em> is back in action! This app&#8217;s main function is straightforward: it displays the current weather conditions and a four-day forecast against a customizable colored backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><em>Typhoon<\/em> was originally a fork of the earlier app <em>Stormcloud<\/em>, which garnered widespread popularity between 2012 and 2013, becoming one of the top-selling apps on Ubuntu. However, the development of <em>Typhoon<\/em> halted after the original developer was unable to keep up with changes in its weather API backend.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <em>Typhoon<\/em> has been revived by its developer, Archisman Panigrahi, who has transferred the source code from Launchpad to GitHub, revamped it, and switched to the Open-Meteo API, which many other Linux weather apps also utilize.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Use a Weather App?<\/h3>\n<p>Linux users have a range of options for checking the weather. Some might prefer specialized apps like <em>Mousam<\/em>, while others opt for simpler solutions like <em>GNOME Weather<\/em>. Many users choose to check forecasts via their browsers, smartphones, or smartwatches. Still, for those who enjoy seeing weather forecasts on their Linux desktop, <em>Typhoon<\/em> adds to the variety and taps into nostalgia for users familiar with <em>Stormcloud<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Typhoon<\/em> offers a vibrant and customizable interface with features such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current weather data, including temperature, wind speed, and humidity<\/li>\n<li>A four-day forecast with temperature highs and lows<\/li>\n<li>Simple location searches<\/li>\n<li>Customizable background colors and window opacity<\/li>\n<li>Choice of temperature and wind speed units<\/li>\n<li>Capability to run multiple instances with different locations\/colors<\/li>\n<li>An optional Unity Launcher icon showing a temperature badge<\/li>\n<li>A new chameleonic background color feature<\/li>\n<li>Resizable windows (fixed ratio)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there are a few limitations in the current version (v0.9.3), particularly related to Wayland compatibility, concerning opacity and other visual features.<\/p>\n<h3>Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n<p>Users of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and other Debian-based distributions can install <em>Typhoon<\/em> via an official PPA, which supports versions from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Ubuntu 25.04. To add the PPA, open a terminal and execute the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo add-apt-repository ppa:apandada1\/typhoonsudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt install typhoon<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>For those who prefer not to use PPAs, a DEB package or Flatpak build can be downloaded from the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/archisman-panigrahi\/typhoon\/releases\">project&#8217;s GitHub releases page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Configuration<\/h3>\n<p>To configure <em>Typhoon<\/em>, click the gear icon in the app&#8217;s header. You can set the location for which you want the weather, choose a background color, and select temperature units. The search should only include the main part of the location name for accurate results.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, while many open-source applications may fade into obscurity, it&#8217;s refreshing to see <em>Typhoon<\/em> brought back to life, catering to users&#8217; nostalgic preferences while offering a modern take on weather forecasting for Linux desktops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An iconic weather app from Linux\u2019s historical landscape has made a comeback \u2014 Typhoon is back in action! This app&#8217;s main function is straightforward: it displays the current weather conditions and a four-day forecast against a customizable colored backdrop. 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