Screen saver Poll
Tuesday, October 19, 2004 by Keila | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
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.
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 #23 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:51 PM
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 #23 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:51 PM
| 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.
HG_Eliminator
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:52 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:52 PM
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 
Essencay
Reply #25 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:38 AM
Reply #25 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:38 AM
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.
IPlural
Reply #26 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 2:55 AM
Reply #26 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 2:55 AM
screen savers are resource hogs if there ever was one....
for those with 512 meg and less memory...
for those with 512 meg and less memory...
WOM
Reply #28 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 6:39 AM
Reply #28 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 6:39 AM
Looks like some people can't understand what they read.
There won't be a SS section.
More than 1 admin/mod has told you why.
There won't be a SS section.
More than 1 admin/mod has told you why.
paxx
Reply #29 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:58 AM
Reply #29 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:58 AM
Well, I rather they'd be no screensaver section. Unless, as somebody else mentionned, there was a Stardock program that allowed for non-executable screensavers.
As it is, I have two issues regarding this:
- malicious code (virii)
- copyright issues
A screensaver is not exactly something easy to make. How many people will actually build their screensaver from scratch?
Keila
Reply #30 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:03 AM
Reply #30 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:03 AM
I see there are good reasons for the Yeahs and Nays here but one comment idea really stuck out to me.
Essencay said...
This would be a great way for the site to do this if it was done.
Screen savers are hard to find as we all know. A trust worthy place to get them (not just one at the cost) plus support a site. Wonderful!
Essencay said...
| I'd make it so that only WC subscribers could upload and download |
This would be a great way for the site to do this if it was done.
Screen savers are hard to find as we all know. A trust worthy place to get them (not just one at the cost) plus support a site. Wonderful!
XX
Reply #31 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:15 AM
Reply #31 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:15 AM
As it is, I have two issues regarding this:
- malicious code (virii)
- copyright issues
If you are worried about viruses how about something like XXSvgSaver that have data files ( graphics, animation, etc ) separate from the program itself. Then it's more like the skinned program, but you skin the entire screen.
BTW, XXSvgSaver has some darned good "skins" and I'm not even a expert. In the hands of expert skinner, after some learning how to edit and use SVG format, can be amazing good.
- malicious code (virii)
- copyright issues
If you are worried about viruses how about something like XXSvgSaver that have data files ( graphics, animation, etc ) separate from the program itself. Then it's more like the skinned program, but you skin the entire screen.
BTW, XXSvgSaver has some darned good "skins" and I'm not even a expert. In the hands of expert skinner, after some learning how to edit and use SVG format, can be amazing good.
MySecret
Reply #32 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:29 AM
Reply #32 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:29 AM
Scribe Essencay -
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...An excellent idea....Possiably adding an antivrus program and anti trojan program would elimanate the risk..Using the free AVG antivirus everything I download is sent to one folder only and inspected before any exe files are opened..I also scan with A-squared, a free antitrojan program. So cost and feasability would need to be considered....It would be great to be able to add a....*Virus and Trojan Free* icon to this site, next to the one for spyware free.
~Its My Secret~
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...An excellent idea....Possiably adding an antivrus program and anti trojan program would elimanate the risk..Using the free AVG antivirus everything I download is sent to one folder only and inspected before any exe files are opened..I also scan with A-squared, a free antitrojan program. So cost and feasability would need to be considered....It would be great to be able to add a....*Virus and Trojan Free* icon to this site, next to the one for spyware free.
~Its My Secret~
UzEE
Reply #33 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:41 AM
Reply #33 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:41 AM
Hmmm I already have planned my first Screen Saver.
UzEE
Reply #34 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:50 AM
No Fair what about the guys who can make screensavers but are not and cant afford wincust subscription....
Reply #34 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:50 AM
| Essencay said...I'd make it so that only WC subscribers could upload and downloadThis would be a great way for the site to do this if it was done.Screen savers are hard to find as we all know. A trust worthy place to get them (not just one at the cost) plus support a site. Wonderful! |
No Fair what about the guys who can make screensavers but are not and cant afford wincust subscription....
Keila
Reply #35 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:54 AM
Reply #35 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:54 AM
UzEE, save up the money. It really is not expensive if you think about it. Under 3 cents a day.
paxx
Reply #36 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:27 AM
Reply #36 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:27 AM
XX: I can't seem to be able to download your XXSVGSaver program. When I click to download, it alaways bring me to this ProHosting page with this address in the location bar of Explorer: http://wave.prohosting.com/xxcoder/XXSvgSaver.zip . Although the URL says ZIP, nothing is downloading. Just gets stuck on that page.
XX
Reply #37 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 3:54 PM
Reply #37 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 3:54 PM
Yeah it's anti-direct linking. The site should have link to "real" file. Don't use any download managers, and I don't know if it will work with browsers other than IE.
XX
Reply #38 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 4:12 PM
Reply #38 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 4:12 PM
http://wave.prohosting.com/xxcoder/xxsvgsaverplaylist.zip
Updated play list and SVG files. Those works much better as skin for screensaver than original editions I made while ago. If it goes to not found error, just add few spaces after URL and hit enter, then click on download link.
Updated play list and SVG files. Those works much better as skin for screensaver than original editions I made while ago. If it goes to not found error, just add few spaces after URL and hit enter, then click on download link.
JanOscar
Reply #39 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 5:01 PM
Reply #39 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 5:01 PM
Screensavers? Uh.. I just wnat my old After Dark to work in XP... 
kona0197
Reply #40 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 5:06 PM
I second that!! I loved AfterDark!
Reply #40 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 5:06 PM
| Screensavers? Uh.. I just wnat my old After Dark to work in XP... |
I second that!! I loved AfterDark!
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Reply #21 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:19 PM