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Re: xscreensaver



* Tom Allison (tallison1@twmi.rr.com) [020515 02:22]:
> I think this is prevelant on all my machines, but certainly on my 
> notebook.  I have xscreensaver installed, but it never goes off.
> 
> Could someone please give me a quick rundown on how to:
> --enable xscreensaver (w/ & w/o password)
> --set my monitor to standby/suspend/shutoff
> 
> Seeing as I have a bunch of these running, power savings is important...

If you really want to save power, don't use any xscreensaver hacks that
waste your CPU on painting pretty pictures when you're not using the
computer. Just use xset to configure screen blanking and
suspending/powering off (dpms).

good times,
Vineet
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