Re: Stretch: xfce and xscreensaver
On Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:20:33 -0600 Ralph Katz <ralph@ralphkatz.com>
wrote:
> On 07/30/2017 08:29 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote:
> ...
> > I'll reread the s option with new insight. But I really prefer the
> > monitor being powered down instead of using a screensaver, since my
> > system runs 24/7 and it's in my bedroom. A 24" monitor makes an
> > awfully bright nightlight. ;-)
>
> I used to use one of these:
> xset -display :0.0 dpms force suspend
> xset -display :0.0 dpms force off
>
> Now I use xfce power manager from the gui.
Thanks for the additional xset info. I haven't fully explored all its
options. Just set it up 4 years or so ago to power off the monitor, and
never changed it.
I abandoned the desktop environment about 5 years ago. A window
manager, a single panel with menus, etc. is all I need.
B
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