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+ | ====== xfce4-screensaver - Xfce Screensaver ====== | ||
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+ | * **[[#Known Issues|Known Issues]]** | ||
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+ | * **[[#Latest Release|Latest Release]]** | ||
+ | * **[[#Source Code Repository|Source Code Repository]]** | ||
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- | ====== Xfce Screensaver ====== | + | |
- | [[https:// | + | |
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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This project is a port of [[https:// | This project is a port of [[https:// | ||
It has been tightly integrated with the Xfce desktop, utilizing Xfce libraries and the Xfconf configuration backend. | It has been tightly integrated with the Xfce desktop, utilizing Xfce libraries and the Xfconf configuration backend. | ||
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==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
- | * Integration with the Xfce desktop | + | * Integration with the Xfce desktop |
- | * Support for the xdg-screensaver standard | + | * Locking down of configuration settings via Xfconf |
+ | * Support for XScreensaver screensavers | ||
* (optional) Integration with ConsoleKit and Systemd | * (optional) Integration with ConsoleKit and Systemd | ||
* DBUS interface for limited control and querying screensaver status | * DBUS interface for limited control and querying screensaver status | ||
* Idle time and inhibition state are based on the X11 Screensaver extension | * Idle time and inhibition state are based on the X11 Screensaver extension | ||
+ | * Shared styles with LightDM GTK+ Greeter | ||
* No GNOME or MATE dependencies. Requirements are lightweight and shared with Xfce. | * No GNOME or MATE dependencies. Requirements are lightweight and shared with Xfce. | ||
+ | * Full translation support into many languages | ||
+ | * User switching | ||
- | ==== Documentation ==== | + | ---- |
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- | * **[[installation|Building & Installation]]** | + | |
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- | * **[[dbus|DBUS Interface]]** | + | |
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- | * **[[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]]** -- Diagnose and resolve configuration issues. | + | |
===== Usage ===== | ===== Usage ===== | ||
The application combines two functions: a **screensaver** that blanks the screen or fills it with images when the computer is idle; a **locker** that provides session security. | The application combines two functions: a **screensaver** that blanks the screen or fills it with images when the computer is idle; a **locker** that provides session security. | ||
- | <figure " | + | <figure " |
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==== Enable Screensaver ==== | ==== Enable Screensaver ==== | ||
* This is the master switch for the screensaver. Note that the screensaver will not actually run unless activation has been enabled at the bottom of the tab. | * This is the master switch for the screensaver. Note that the screensaver will not actually run unless activation has been enabled at the bottom of the tab. | ||
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==== Theme ==== | ==== Theme ==== | ||
* The middle box consists of two parts: a list panel on the left and a small preview screen. | * The middle box consists of two parts: a list panel on the left and a small preview screen. | ||
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* Only a small number of themes are available by default. But Xfce Screensaver uses [[https:// | * Only a small number of themes are available by default. But Xfce Screensaver uses [[https:// | ||
* For troubleshooting information about themes, consult the FAQs. | * For troubleshooting information about themes, consult the FAQs. | ||
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==== Activate screensaver ==== | ==== Activate screensaver ==== | ||
* Click the slider to activate the screensaver when the computer is idle. | * Click the slider to activate the screensaver when the computer is idle. | ||
* Use the counter below the slider to set the time interval after the last screen activity before the computer is considered “idle.” | * Use the counter below the slider to set the time interval after the last screen activity before the computer is considered “idle.” | ||
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+ | <figure "Lock Screen (Locker)"> | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ==== Enable Lock Screen ==== | ||
+ | * This is the master switch for the locker. This also integrates with Xfce4 [[: | ||
+ | * Note that the locker will not automatically run unless at least one activation listed below has been enabled, although manual locking remains available. | ||
+ | ==== Lock Screen with Screensaver ==== | ||
+ | * User has the option to decide how long the screensaver should run before the screen is locked. | ||
+ | ==== Lock Screen with System Sleep ==== | ||
+ | * Enable to allow Xfce4-screensaver to put the system to sleep (suspend). | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ==== On Screen Keyboard ==== | ||
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+ | * Enabling this triggers an on-screen keyboard for login. The keyboard’s visibility before the screen was locked is remembered; a small toggle on the right end of the login screen can be used to restore visibility if required. | ||
+ | * The command and any options to activate an installed on-screen keyboard may be entered in the command box. For example: **onboard -e** needs to be used to activate the onboard keyboard, if installed. | ||
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+ | ==== Session Status Messages ==== | ||
+ | * When enabled, status messages will be shown despite the locked state. | ||
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+ | ==== Logout ==== | ||
+ | * Enable to use Xfce4-screensaver to log out. | ||
+ | * Enter any required command, and use the counter below the slider to set the time interval before logout. | ||
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+ | ==== User switching ==== | ||
+ | * Enable to allow Xfce4-screensaver to switch user. | ||
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+ | [[|Back to Top]] | ||
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+ | ===== Known Issues ===== | ||
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+ | Allow embedding a keyboard into the window, / | ||
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+ | ===== Installation ===== | ||
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+ | See the file ' | ||
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+ | '' | ||
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+ | You may need to set your PAM auth type if it is not correctly detected. | ||
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+ | '' | ||
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+ | (For testing, we are using: | ||
+ | '' | ||
+ | ) | ||
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+ | '' | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ===== Latest Release ===== | ||
+ | {{rss> | ||
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+ | * **[[https:// | ||
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+ | [[|Back to Top]] | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | ===== Source code repository ===== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Reporting Bugs ===== | ||
+ | * **[[: | ||
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+ | In the bug report please include information about your system, if possible: | ||
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+ | - What operating system and version | ||
+ | - What version of xfce4-screensaver, | ||
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+ | If you want to debug your installation you may also be able to get meaningful debug output when starting xfce4-screensaver from the debug script: | ||
+ | '' | ||
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+ | [[|Back To Top]] | ||
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+ | [[: | ||
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