>....
> So, no matter how much CPU you think this sort of change could gain
> GIMPS, I must suggest that it _not_ be done.
> ....
I'm sure this has come up HUNDREDS of times before, but why not attach it
to the screensaver? I'm not sure if there is a call in windows for the
screensaver, alternativlywe could write a prime95.scr. If this was done,
could I advise that all that is done is a simple plug-in option for
another screen saver or something?
The only problem with this is most people on modems are unlikely to ever
connect to the internet when their screen savers come on. However it would
work in a corporate situation.
How long would it take to edit prime95.exe to prime95.scr, give it a nice
set-up window, give option to load in another .exe file when it starts,
and get it to die when the .exe file it loaded died?
Also, how long would it take prime95 to save all files, and would running
prime for 10 mins actually do anything useful?
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