How Do I Use a Photos Directory as my Screensaver?
I just upgraded to version 11.10 and found how to enable xscreensaver. However, I'm very disappointed that I don't have the option to use my photos directory as a screen saver option.
What do I have to do to use a photos directory as my screensaver?
You need to specify in the advanced options of xscreensaver-demo the folder that contains your photos.
Note - in previous versions of Ubuntu you could have used a screensaver called glslideshow - however this doesnt appear to work in 11.10.
There are a number of other photo-screensavers available in xscreensaver:
- blitspin
- carousel
- decayscreen
- distort
- flipscreen3d
- mirrorblob
- photopile
- ripples
- rotzoomer
- slidescreen
- slip
- spotlight
- twang
- zoom
To use one of the screensavers above with your photo's folder, ensure you use "only one screensaver" mode.
Don't forget to choose settings to fine-tune how the screensaver will operate.
GLSlideshow screensaver in xscreensaver is best for simply displaying your photos without distortions, animations, etc.
Open the console (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type the following:
cat > .screensaver
grabDesktopImages: False
grabVideoFrames: False
chooseRandomImages: True
imageDirectory: /home/<user>/Pictures/<choosen folder>
mode: random
selected: -1
and press Ctrl+D to save the file.