Well, .xscreensaver is a file not a directory. Just put mine in your home directory and then try xscreensaver... I have attached it. Use it wisely. -- kyle
# XScreenSaver Preferences File # Written by xscreensaver-demo 4.21 for kyle on Wed May 11 22:33:32 2005. # http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/ timeout: 0:10:00 cycle: 0:10:00 lock: True lockTimeout: 0:30:00 passwdTimeout: 0:00:30 visualID: default installColormap: True verbose: False timestamp: True splash: False splashDuration: 0:00:05 quad: False demoCommand: xscreensaver-demo prefsCommand: xscreensaver-demo -prefs nice: 10 memoryLimit: 0 fade: True unfade: True fadeSeconds: 0:00:03 fadeTicks: 20 captureStderr: False ignoreUninstalledPrograms:True font: *-medium-r-*-140-*-m-* dpmsEnabled: False dpmsStandby: 2:00:00 dpmsSuspend: 2:00:00 dpmsOff: 4:00:00 grabDesktopImages: False grabVideoFrames: False chooseRandomImages: True imageDirectory: /usr/share/backgrounds/images mode: one selected: 170 textMode: file textLiteral: XScreenSaver textFile: /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/doc/README textProgram: fortune textURL: http://www.livejournal.com/stats/latest-rss.bml programs: \ "Qix (solid)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/qix -root \ -solid -segments 100 \n\ "Qix (transparent)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/qix -root \ -count 4 -solid -transparent \n\ "Qix (linear)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/qix -root \ -count 5 -solid -transparent -linear \ -segments 250 -size 100 \n\ - "Qix (xor)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/qix -root \ -linear -count 5 -size 200 -spread 30 \ -segments 75 -solid -xor \n\ "Attraction (balls)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/attraction \ -root -mode balls \n\ "Attraction (lines)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/attraction \ -root -mode lines -points 3 -segments \ 200 \n\ - "Attraction (poly)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/attraction \ -root -mode polygons \n\ "Attraction (splines)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/attraction \ -root -mode splines -segments 300 \n\ "Attraction (orbital)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/attraction \ -root -mode lines -radius 300 -orbit \ -vmult 0.5 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pyro -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rocks -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/helix -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pedal -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rorschach -root \ -offset 7 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/hopalong -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/greynetic -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/imsmap -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/slidescreen -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/decayscreen -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/jigsaw -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/blitspin -root \ -grab \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/slip -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/distort -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/spotlight -root \n\ "Ripples (oily)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ripples -root \ -oily -light 2 \n\ "Ripples (stir)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ripples -root \ -oily -light 2 -stir \n\ "Ripples (desktop)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ripples -root \ -water -light 6 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/hypercube -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/hyperball -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/halo -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/maze -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/noseguy -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flame -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lmorph -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/deco -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/moire -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/moire2 -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lightning -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/strange -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/spiral -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/laser -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/grav -root \n\ "Grav (trails)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/grav -root \ -trail -decay \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/drift -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ifs -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/julia -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/penrose -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sierpinski -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/braid -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/galaxy -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bouboule -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/swirl -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flag -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sphere -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/forest -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lisa -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lissie -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/goop -root \ -max-velocity 0.5 -elasticity 0.9 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/starfish -root \n\ "Starfish (blob)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/starfish -root \ -blob \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/munch -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/mismunch -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fadeplot -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/coral -root \ -delay 0 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/mountain -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/triangle -root \ -delay 1 \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/worm -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rotor -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ant -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/demon -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/loop -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/vines -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/kaleidescope \ -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xjack -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xlyap -root \ -randomize \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/cynosure -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flow -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/epicycle -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/interference \ -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/truchet -root \ -randomize \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bsod -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/crystal -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/discrete -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/kumppa -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rd-bomb -root \n\ "RD-Bomb (mobile)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rd-bomb -root \ -speed 1 -size 0.1 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sonar -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/t3d -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/penetrate -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/deluxe -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/compass -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/squiral -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xflame -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/wander -root \n\ "Wander (spots)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/wander -root \ -advance 0 -size 10 -circles -length \ 10000 -reset 100000 \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/critical -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/phosphor -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xmatrix -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/petri -root \ -size 2 -count 20 \n\ "Petri 2" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/petri -root \ -minlifespeed 0.02 -maxlifespeed 0.03 \ -minlifespan 1 -maxlifespan 1 \ -instantdeathchan 0 -minorchan 0 \ -anychan 0.3 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/shadebobs -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/ccurve -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/blaster -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bumps -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xteevee -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xanalogtv -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xspirograph -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/nerverot -root \n\ - "NerveRot (dense)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/nerverot -root \ -count 1000 \n\ - "NerveRot (thick)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/nerverot -root \ -count 100 -line-width 4 \ -max-nerve-radius 0.8 -nervousness 0.5 \ -db \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xrayswarm -root \n\ - "Zoom (Fatbits)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/zoom -root \n\ "Zoom (Lenses)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/zoom -root \ -lenses \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rotzoomer -root \n\ - "RotZoomer (mobile)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rotzoomer -root \ -move \n\ - "RotZoomer (sweep)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rotzoomer -root \ -sweep \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/whirlwindwarp \ -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/whirlygig -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/speedmine -root \n\ "SpeedWorm" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/speedmine -root \ -worm \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/vermiculate -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/twang -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/apollonian -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/euler2d -root \n\ "Euler2d (dense)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/euler2d -root \ -count 4000 -eulertail 400 -ncolors 230 \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/juggle -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/polyominoes -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/thornbird -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fluidballs -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/anemone -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/halftone -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/metaballs -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/eruption -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/popsquares -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/barcode -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/piecewise -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/cloudlife -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fontglide -root \ -page \n\ "FontGlide (scroller)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fontglide -root \ -scroll \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/apple2 -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bubbles -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pong -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/wormhole -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pacman -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fuzzyflakes -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/anemotaxis -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/memscroller -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/substrate -root \n\ "Substrate (circles)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/substrate -root \ -circle-percent 33 \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/intermomentary \ -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fireworkx -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fiberlamp -root \n\ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/boxfit -root \n\ - default-n: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/webcollage -root \n\ - default-n: "WebCollage (whacked)" \ /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/webcollage \ -root -filter \ '/usr/libexec/xscreensaver/vidwhacker \ -stdin -stdout' \n\ - default-n: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/vidwhacker -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gears -root \n\ GL: "Gears (planetary)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gears -root \ -planetary \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/superquadrics \ -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/morph3d -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/cage -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/moebius -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/stairs -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pipes -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sproingies -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/rubik -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/atlantis -root \ -gradient \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lament -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bubble3d -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glplanet -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flurry -root \ -preset random \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pulsar -root \n\ - GL: "Pulsar (textures)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pulsar -root \ -texture -mipmap -texture_quality \ -light -fog \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/extrusion -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sierpinski3d \ -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/menger -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gflux -root \n\ GL: "GFlux (grab)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gflux -root \ -mode grab \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/stonerview -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/starwars -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gltext -root \n\ GL: "GLText (clock)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gltext -text \ "%A%n%d %b %Y%n%r" -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/molecule -root \ -shells \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/dangerball -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/circuit -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/engine -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flipscreen3d \ -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glsnake -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/boxed -root \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glforestfire \ -root \n\ - GL: "GLForestFire (rain)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glforestfire \ -root -count 0 \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sballs -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/cubenetic -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/spheremonics \ -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/lavalite -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/queens -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/endgame -root \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glblur -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/atunnel -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flyingtoasters \ -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/bouncingcow -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/jigglypuff \ -root -random \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/klein -root \ -random \n\ GL: "HyperTorus (striped)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/hypertorus -root \n\ GL: "HyperTorus (solid)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/hypertorus \ -root -solid -transparent \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glmatrix -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/cubestorm -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glknots -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/blocktube -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/flipflop -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/antspotlight \ -root \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glslideshow -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/polytopes -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/gleidescope -root \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/mirrorblob -root \n\ GL: "MirrorBlob (color only)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/mirrorblob \ -root -colour -no-texture \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/blinkbox -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/noof -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/polyhedra -root \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/antinspect -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/providence -root \n\ GL: "Pinion (large gears)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pinion -root \n\ GL: "Pinion (small gears)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/pinion -root \ -size 0.2 -scroll 0.3 \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/boing -root \ -lighting -smooth \n\ - GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/carousel -root \n\ GL: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/fliptext -root \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xdaliclock \ -root -builtin3 -cycle \n\ - default-n: /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xearth -nofork \ -nostars -ncolors 50 -night 3 -wait 0 \ -timewarp 400.0 -pos sunrel/38/-30 \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xplanet -vroot \ -wait 1 -timewarp 90000 -label -origin \ moon \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xmountains -b \ -M -Z 0 -r 1 \n\ - "XMountains (top)" /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xmountains -b \ -M -Z 0 -r 1 -m \n\ - /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/xaos -root \ -autopilot -nogui -delay 10000 \ -maxframerate 30 -incoloring -1 \ -outcoloring -1 \n\ - xfishtank -d -s \n\ - xsnow \n\ - goban -root \n\ - electricsheep \n\ - cosmos -root \n\ - GL: sphereEversion --root \n\ - GL: fireflies -root \n\ pointerPollTime: 0:00:05 pointerHysteresis: 10 windowCreationTimeout:0:00:30 initialDelay: 0:00:00 sgiSaverExtension: True xidleExtension: True GetViewPortIsFullOfLies:False procInterrupts: True overlayStderr: True