How to Reduce Computer Eye Strain on Debian 8 Buster Linux Desktops

Debian How to Reduce Eye Fatigue

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-step How to Install f.lux GUI Applet and Reduce Eyes Strain and Insomnia Issues on Debian 8 Buster GNU/Linux Computers.

f.lux is a Proprietary Computer Program that Adjusts a Display’s Color Temperature according to Location and Time of Day.

We know that Night-Time Exposure to Blue Light keeps People up Late. We believe that f.lux Adjusts Screens in a way that greatly Reduces the Stimulating effects of Blue Light at Night.

The f.lux Program was Designed to Reduce Eye Strain during Night-time use and Disruption of Sleep Patterns.

1. Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
   Start Typing ‘term’ on Desktop.
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. Install f.lux Dependencies.

   sudo apt install python-appindicator 
   python-xdg python-pexpect python-gconf 
   python-gtk2 python-glade2 libxxf86vm1
   

3. How to Download f.lux App for Debian Based

   f.lux for Debian

   Get f.lux Debian

4. Installing f.lux App
   Global Installation with SuperUser powers:

   sudo python setup.py install

   Instead, to Install it Locally:

   python setup.py install --user

   Then Amend your PATH if installing locally with:

   echo "export PATH=$PATH:~/.local/bin" >> ~/.bashrc

   To Reload the PATH:

   bash

5. Run flux Applet.

   fluxgui

   

   Click on Link on Applet to Find your Location Lat. & Long.!
   You dispose of several Color Warmth Configurations…