Comment 28 for bug 106060

Hi,

Thanks for the info you sent. But as it doesn't actually correct
whatever is wrong with the Molecule screensaver module, I
would not call it a "fix", but only a workaround. My own "fix"
is to make darn sure I never select that module from the list.

Apparently the problem was not widespread, but specific to
only a few (although quite common) video cards, so it didn't
negatively impact a large enough user base to warrant devoting
a large-scale effort to diagnose and treat it, and that's fine.

Jerry

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Nietzsche Keen <email address hidden>
> I found the solution to the Molecule screensaver freeze problem!
> 1. go into the Terminal application (under Accessories)
> 2. enter:
> gedit .gconf/apps/gnome-screensaver/%gconf.xml
> 3. in the box that pops up you'll see:
> screensavers-molecule
> 4. change "molecule" to one of the working screensavers, such as:
> screensavers-sonar
> 5. restart
> The message from Xan 2007-12-03 up above suggests a way to remove molecule, but
> I haven't tried it.
> Good luck!
>
> --
> Selecting the Molecule screensaver makes the PC freeze. It is completely
> unresponsive.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/106060
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