Re: GNOME Blank Screensaver

[Adam Warner <lists@consulting.net.nz>]

On 03 Sep 2001 11:21:24 -0700, Tim Moss wrote:
> Adam Warner wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > Does anyone know how to set up a blank screensaver under GNOME?
> > 
> > I've checked web and newsgroup archives and I can't find a solution that
> > works!
> > 
> > I'm running Debian unstable.
> > 
> > Even if I add a file in /usr/share/control-center/.data called
> > Blank.desktop with these contents:
> > 
> > [Desktop Entry]
> > Name=Blank Screensaver
> > Comment=
> > Exec=xscreensaver-command -activate
> > TryExec=
> > Terminal=0
> > Type=Application
> > 
> > [Screensaver Data]
> > WindowIdCommand=
> > RootCommand=
> > Icon=
> > Author=
> > ExtendedComment=
> > Demo=
> > 
> > 
> > I get a random screensaver!
> > 
> > Many thanks,
> > Adam
> 
> 
> I think if you run
> xscreensaver-demo
> and deselect all the screensavers, it will do you you want.

Many thanks Tim. I can confirm that I now get a blank screen.

Regards,
Adam