The screensaver starts OK. However, if I try to use the computer once the screensaver is running, the computer is "blocked". I have to reboot the computer to be able to use it. Somebody know the reason?
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Screensaver stucks the computer
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What BOINC version do you run?
In the BOINC 6 Versions Change Log I found (emphasis added by me):
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Gundolf
Computer sind nicht alles im Leben. (Kleiner Scherz)
RE: The screensaver starts
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One thing to think about is that when the screensaver is running you are losing crunching time. Your cpu is using some its time to draw the screensaver and not crunch workunits. As you get into this crunching thing you may wish to set the screen to just go blank and then use the power button on the monitor to turn it off. Older, crt, monitors, those huge things, use alot of power when on and turning them off can save you money. Turning the pc off is not nearly as cost effective and ruins your chance to crunch!