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List:       kde-linux
Subject:    Re: [kde-linux] Screensaver fails to launch
From:       Benjamin Sher <delphi123 () zebra ! net>
Date:       2005-06-29 21:48:54
Message-ID: 42C31746.1040406 () zebra ! net
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Dear Patrick:

The Power issue was not the real issue. It had to do with configuring 
the xscreensaver in KDE. Here is an easier solution. I found the 
solution of how to run xscreensaver in KDE in Google. Here is the URL 
with full instructions. They work perfectly.

http://www.perturb.org/display/entry/591/

Benjamin

Patrick Larson wrote:

> ----Original Message Follows----
> I have, I believe, configured my screensave properly in KDE, but after
> the 60 minute period, the screensaver does NOT come on. Instead, the
> monitor turns dark and the green light turns yellow, making it seem that
> the monitor and the computer are off. When I hit a key or click on the
> mouse, the monitor returns to life. May I ask how to fix this and make
> the screensaver work. Here is a screenshot:
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
>
>
> Hi Benjamin, I had exactly the same screensaver problem with KDE 3.4.0 
> (SuSe 9.3). The screen simply went blank instead of showing the 
> screensaver (which worked fine during preview). As I am brand new to 
> Linux and a (former) Windoze power user, I set about clicking on every 
> icon and menu I could find.
>
> Here is how I finally fixed the problem:
> In the system tray there is an icon that looks like an electric plug.
> Click on it and select "Configure KPowersave."
> On the Scheme Settings tab, clear the checkbox for "Enable specific 
> screensaver settings."
> Click OK.
>
> Patrick
>
>
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