Since xscreensaver runs on an X server, it requires a DISPLAY not a monitor... We update our $HOME/.vnc/xstartup script to have:
/usr/bin/X11/xhost +$LOGNAME 2>&1 /usr/bin/X11/xscreensaver -no-splash -lock-mode -timeout 5 2>&1 & Which works great. One thing you may have to do is (we do) is to change your prefs for xscreensaver to NOT run the various programs but just "blank" the screen, otherwise VNC gets to work sending a lot of screen updates that are mostly unused. You can add this to the $HOME/.xscreensaver (or modify the global xcreensaver config file): programs: -none I implemented this over a year ago and it works really well. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gobbledegeek Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Subject: RE: Headless PC: Who does the graphics? To put it simply, I want a VNCclient connected to my headless pc, docked in a corner window, and I want to see at all times, whats happening with Mr. Headless - what it would display if it had a monitor of its own. Btw, if there is no monitor, will xscreensaver ever get activated? I won't be able to do all this until next week when I buy my 2 new PCs - which is why I have more questions for now, than I have answers.... :) >Rich, > >I'd take this thread with a pinch of salt. Robin is talking about how >the VNC Server works, and is unfortunately mistaken, while >"Gobbledegeek" is seemingly talking about the VNC module for XFree86, or >about Xvnc. > >Wez @ RealVNC Ltd. -- Nonchalantly yours GobbledeGeek [Every thing but Gobbledegook.. !!] _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
