The time application requires that you will have python3 and python3-gi packages, or similar installed. The calendar application requires that you will have python-qt4 package, or similar installed.
Note. The dependencies depend upon your distribution of choice – but generally speaking all you need is python with adequate modules. If you are in any doubt what you might want to install then also take a look at this entry.
Decompress the archive and make both programs executable within a terminal client. Use chmod +x program.py command. Replace the program.py with the actual program file. You may need to supply a full path to the program.py file(s) if you have not navigated with the cd command to the directory, which contains the actual program.py files.
Execute/run the program(s) with python program.py command. Replace program.py with the actual program name(s).
Python-Calendar provides a basic calendar with multiple colors. You can resize and move this calendar around just as much as you want and it will resize correctly. Current-Time shows date and time. Current-Time cannot be resized – this is a desired feature so that any possible scaling issues could be avoided. You can move Current-Time application around just like a normal window. Both application are lightweight and work well with minimal system resources.