Make sure that the freetype module is loaded. If it is not, add the following line to the "Modules" section of your X Windows configuration file: Load "freetype" Add the following line to the "Files" section of X Windows configuration file: FontPath "%%PREFIX%%/%%FONTSDIR%%/" For a working script you must define, in a user specific config file, a partner id and registration code for the weather.com xoap service. For this purpose the config file should be copied to ~/.conkyForecast.config and setup as required. To copy and edit the config, using the command line, run: cp %%DATADIR%%/conkyForecast.config ~/.conkyForecast.config