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We've compiled a list of 4 free and paid alternatives to XScreenSaver. The primary competitors include Fliqlo Screensaver, Briblo Screensaver. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between XScreenSaver and Xscreensaver for Windows, Gnome Screensaver. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


Gnome Screensaver
Free Open Source

gnome-screensaver is a new screensaver that can replace xscreensaver.

XScreenSaver is the standard screen saver collection shipped on most Linux and Unix systems running...

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XScreenSaver Overview

XScreenSaver is the standard screen saver collection shipped on most Linux and Unix systems running the Small X11 iconX11 Window System. The first version was released in 1992. In 2006, it was ported to Small macOS iconmacOS 10.4.

On Small X11 iconX11 systems, XScreenSaver is two things: it is both a large collection of screen savers; and it is also the framework for blanking and locking the screen.

On Small macOS iconmacOS systems, these screen savers work with the usual Small macOS iconmacOS screen saving framework (Small X11 iconX11 is not required).

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