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From: dws@cs.wisc.edu (DaviD W. Sanderson)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.x
Subject: seeking alarm clock for X
Keywords: X11R4 alarm clock sought
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Date: 5 Feb 91 20:53:52 GMT
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Is there a clock program for X with the ability to set an alarm?

I am thinking of something like the "aclock" utility program available
for the DMD and MTG terminals, which among other things is an alarm
clock and a terminal locking program.  You can click on the face of the
clock and be prompted for an alarm time.  You can have several alarms,
and associated text that will be displayed when an alarm goes off (e.g.
"Eat lunch before the cafeteria closes!", or "Go Home! it's 2 a.m.!").
Clicking with a different button prompts you for a password and locks
the terminal.

I am surprised that the various clock programs I have seen for X 
do nothing but record the passage of time, since so many X programs
are encrusted with layers and layers of features!

(I know I could use "at" to start an "xmessage" window at a particular
time, but I think an alarm clock would be much nicer.)
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