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Sarys
September 3rd, 2012, 05:00 PM
Hello I was just wondering that is there Matrix screensaver for Ubuntu. I'm sure there is but I just don't know where and how to install.
Jakin
September 3rd, 2012, 05:28 PM
http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/

"GLmatrix" what you are looking for?
Sarys
September 4th, 2012, 09:09 AM
http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/

"GLmatrix" what you are looking for?

Okay I found GLmatrix how do I install it?
mips
September 4th, 2012, 09:26 AM
Okay I found GLmatrix how do I install it?


sudo apt-get install xsreensaver-gl

And then just select it in your screensaver preferences.

If you are using Unity/Gnome3 you will have to jump through a few hoops to get it working though, see http://askubuntu.com/questions/64086/how-can-i-change-or-install-screensavers
Sarys
September 4th, 2012, 09:43 AM
sudo apt-get install xsreensaver-glAnd then just select it in your screensaver preferences.

If you are using Unity/Gnome3 you will have to jump through a few hoops to get it working though, see http://askubuntu.com/questions/64086/how-can-i-change-or-install-screensavers

Ah in that case never mind....