[ale] linux screen saver

[Geoffrey]

John G. Heim wrote:
> From: "Geoffrey" <lists at serioustechnology.com>
> To: <ale at ale.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:46 PM
>> So you're trying to have the screensaver running before anyone logs in?
>>  I'm not sure I understand the purpose.
> 
> Well, I'm trying to set it up that way because that's what I've been told to 
> do.:-)
> 
> So why ddid the powers that be tell me to do this?  Good question. I'm not 
> entirely sure. Doesn't a monitor waste power if it's on all the time? I just 
> assumed they are worried about wasting energy.
> 
> Think how much energy we could all save if nobody used a monitor at all. And 
> printers too. Lets get rid of them both. All you really need to run a 
> computer is a pair of headphones. . :-)

These are two different issues.  Most monitors these days will go into a 
power save mode without a screen saver.  If that's what you're looking 
for, you likely already have it.  Both of my monitors go dark when not 
in use, whether I'm logged in or not.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin