Screen saver Poll

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It will only let me select YES once

I know this has been a issue for a long time . People would really like to see a screen saver section but there are problems with viruses when it comes to these type of apps.
I am hoping very much that this poll is on here because it is actually being considered and that a way has been found for the submissions to be check throughly for viruses before they are downloaded.
Good and free screen savers are very hard to find. Yes, I understand that a lot of work is put into these and that wanting them for free is asking a lot. I also figure though that a lot more work is involved in making a WB so it may not be too much to ask for.
As for looking over other sites for free screen savers, it is a very scary place to go. Way too many chances are taken and you never know what or where things are or going to be installed on your computer.
Please, please create this section so that we have a safe place to download screen savers and with the talent we have here I am certain that they will also be the best ones available.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would really like to know what kind of screensaers people like or use. I just use the feature in webshots as a screensaver.
Galactic Civilizations IV
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What I want is more screensavers like my own creation, XXSvgSaver. ( http://wave.prohosting.com/xxcoder/xx.htm )

Basically, you won't have to worry about viruses etc because you download data files from others but use just one program.

Note: XXSvgSaver needs SVG plugin for IE from abode to work.
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Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd say my only concern would be virii, which I'm sure uploads would be scanned for prior to being approved? Guess I'm just not a trusting person ... too many years of being a tech, "All I did was download this cool 3D screensaver, and now my computer doesn't work."
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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Virus??!! Who cares?!!? It would be a horrible waste of WC's bandwidth and disk space.

Something to download to jazz your system up WHEN YOU'RE NOT THERE...I see, it makes perfect since to me.

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Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Screensavers? why? That would be setting the skinning community back a bit. Lets see some good animated wallpapers instead. Screensavers are obselete aren't they? I would rather see people learning DX script rather than spending time on some half baked screensaver. Lets face it, the good screensavers cost money. The free ones stink.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm with Keila...good ss would be a nice addition here
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am on the no side of this one. I would love to see some imaginative screen savers, but the trogan house thing takes the fun out of it.

Now if Stardock CREATED a program for screensavers that would make it so that you would not have to download an executable to change the way it looks... now you got an idea.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I haven't used a screensaver since monitors started having the power saving sleep mode.  Seems silly to me to have the monitor "on" when not in use.

You just need an animated DX screen that hides your desktop after so many minutes and brings it back with activity,l that way you could also enjoy it when you returned to the computer......I wonder if that is possible (can you tell that I couldn't script my way out of a paper bag?)

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I haven't used a screensaver besides blank screen since, well, forever. So I would not be in favor of a ss catagory.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think it would be nice with screensavers, although I'm worried about virus and the quality. I don't expect stuff like this coming: http://www.serenescreen.com/product/time/index.php Although it would be awesome.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would appreciate ss as a catagory....so far I only use those from...krazydad.com...fun to watch kaleidoscope screensavers..As Keila said...I could only hit yes once..

~Its My Secret~
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have the Serene Screen Aquarium and it pretty cool.

Here's some others I use that had no viruses or spyware in them.

3D Seastorm
http://www.softpile.com/authors/Digital_Minds_Software.html

Matrix Code Emulator v1.60
http://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/antfarm/files/windows/windows.html
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Pretty, but not needed.



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Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm against using screensavers....no need for them anymore and why would WC risk the chance of some malicious script being downloaded from thier site.

/me thinks Karmagirl is on to something with this paperbag-monitor thing....that wb skin was so ugly
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I was once told that the newer monitors (CRT, LCD, TFT, etc) do not need screensavers as they are built different then the older monitors and images do not get "burned" into them. Also as Karmagirl stated, most monitors have a auto power down feature. The whole reason for a screensaver in the past was to make sure a image would not get "burned" into the monitor. Personally I do not use any screensavers save the built in "Windows XP" that flashes across the screen. I also have it set to turn off monitor after 5 minutes. But i believe I voted to have a screensaver section because I knew I used to be fond of neat screensavers like afterdark.
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Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My new monitor does not need the use of a screen saver but I just love them so I still use them.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What is the point of screensavers? If my pc is on I'm using it. If it's off I'm not. So, what does a screensaver do???
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If there's to be a new section I'd get more cheer from a kJofol one...
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm with Keila on this...I have an lcd screen so I really don't need a screensaver...they just look cool. And the aquarium screensaver is great because I don't have to feed the fish or clean the tank.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And the water stays clear...
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Now if Stardock CREATED a program for screensavers that would make it so that you would not have to download an executable to change the way it looks... now you got an idea.


Exactly. My screensaver can be darned cool with ability to script stuff. It's pretty hard to do, however. You can check out samples included with my screensaver, just edit em in notepad.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i for one would not want a screen savers section .. ive seen to many screen savers that had spyware etc. in them.. it IMO would be a un necessary hastle for the admins who already bust their hineys making this a great site...besides .. when i get up from my PC i hit the stand by button on my monitor. no need for a screen saver
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Seeing as how the screensaver poll is moving steadily in favor of a section, I'd make it so that only WC subscribers could upload and download. Puts that "We'll know where you live" feeling out there to anyone that would think about uploading a bad screensaver and it would keep the section from using as much bandwidth as it would being available to everyone.