Re: screensaver recommendation

[Javier Vasquez <j.e.vasquez.v@gmail.com>]

On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 5:03 AM, Darac Marjal <mailinglist@darac.org.uk> wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 11:42:33AM +0800, lina wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I wish to have a screensaver.
>>
>> Thanks ahead for recommendation.
>>
>>
>> Below are some background info.:
>>
>> lightdm                                               install
>> lightdm-gtk-greeter                           install
>> xfce4                                         install
>> xfce4-panel                                   install
>> xfce4-session                                 install
>> xfce4-settings                                        install
>>
>> xscreensaver doesn't work for me cause it won't recognize the password
>> due to I use the dovrak layout. To me, seems the reboot is the only resort.
>
> You may be pleased to hear that this has been reported as bugs #644534
> and #683257.
>
> In future, you may try switching to a virtual console and running
> "xscreensaver-command -display :0 -exit" (though you may need to fiddle
> with xset permissions, YMMV). Alternatively, just restarting lightdm
> should work, too.


There are lighter options than xscreensaver, :-)  Such as xautolock +
xtrlock, or xautolock + any other light locker...

--
Javier.