How to check total disk space in Linux? Install SpaceView Indicator for Ubuntu, a tool to check hard disk partitions and disk space on Linux Ubuntu Systems. Using the SpaceView Indicator for Ubuntu, you can check folder size and also free up disk space using the information.
SpaceView Indicator for Ubuntu, shows the computer’s devices and their usage. The indicator shows an icon of the “favorite” device, representing its usage. Options include notifications, showing usage of freshly connected devices, setting alias names etc.
Install SpaceView Indicator on Ubuntu
Run the following commands in Terminal to install SpaceView on Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 15.04 and Ubuntu 14.04 Systems.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:vlijm/spaceview
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install spaceview
Once installed, open the SpaceView indicator from Ubuntu Dash or Terminal.
https://launchpad.net/spaceview