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[STICKY] How to install xscreensaver in Zorin 6

madvinegar

Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:56:40 pm

1) First remove the gnome-screensaver.
Open terminal and write:
Code:
sudo apt-get purge gnome-screensaver


2) Then install the xscreensaver
Open terminal and write:
Code:
sudo apt-get install xscreensaver xscreensaver-gl-extra xscreensaver-data-extra


Then go to start>system tools>preferences>startup applications.
Click on "add" and write the following:
Name: xscreensaver
Command: xscreensaver -nosplash

Reboot and next time you login you can find the screensaver in start>system tools>preferences>screensaver where you can choose the screensaver you like and adjust its settings.