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Raveen Send message Joined: 6 Jun 99 Posts: 8 Credit: 160,731 RAC: 0 |
Hi, Has anyone notice the huge "Seti@Home" banner on lower-left of the screen on the new BoInc Seti@Home screensaver? With a fixed displayed banner like that - the screen would be burnt in no time. I suggest a dynamic/moving banner. After all, it is suppose to be a screensaver!! And what about dual-monitor suppport? Raveen *member since 1999* |
Fuzzy Hollynoodles Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0 |
> Hi, > > Has anyone notice the huge "Seti@Home" banner on lower-left of the screen on > the new BoInc Seti@Home screensaver? > > With a fixed displayed banner like that - the screen would be burnt in no > time. I suggest a dynamic/moving banner. After all, it is suppose to be a > screensaver!! > > And what about dual-monitor suppport? > > Raveen > *member since 1999* > > Does anybody really use the graphic as a screensaver nowadays? I turned it off imidiately when I found out that my WU's processed much slower with it on! I want to process WU's, as many as possible. "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me |
Celtic Wolf Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 3278 Credit: 595,676 RAC: 0 |
> Hi, > > Has anyone notice the huge "Seti@Home" banner on lower-left of the screen on > the new BoInc Seti@Home screensaver? > > With a fixed displayed banner like that - the screen would be burnt in no > time. I suggest a dynamic/moving banner. After all, it is suppose to be a > screensaver!! > > And what about dual-monitor suppport? > > Raveen > *member since 1999* > > Why don't all you classic people stop bitching about having to change to BOINC and get one with crunching numbers.. Like its our fault ya'll don't want to change.. I'd rather speak my mind because it hurts too much to bite my tongue. American Spirit BBQ Proudly Serving those that courageously defend freedom. |
Anonymous Send message Joined: 15 Jan 02 Posts: 307 Credit: 24,137 RAC: 0 |
> Does anybody really use the graphic as a screensaver nowadays? Isn't that obvious? > With a fixed displayed banner like that - the screen would be burnt in no time. Not sure about your setup, but screen burning hasn't really been an issue since 2 color only monitors and projection screen TV's. As for dual monitor support. I clone my monitor on the TV and the screensaver displays over there just like all other content on my monitor......but I doubt you can have it running on monitor 2 while working on monitor 1. Also, if you have the computing power to join additional projects, Einstein has a really cool screensaver!!! . <a href="http://www.brainsmashr.com"><img src="http://www.brainsmashr.com/signature.gif"><img src="http://brainsmashr.com/boinc/counter_big.php?id=305369&project=seti&ctx=white&cva=red&cbo=white&cbg=black&linethickness=2"></a> |
Murasaki Send message Joined: 22 Jul 03 Posts: 702 Credit: 62,902 RAC: 0 |
It is still possible for a cathode ray tube monitor of any generation to get screen burn. However, CRT monitors nowadays are operated at much higher scan rates, so it is far less of a problem than with those of yesteryear or ordinary televisions. It takes a long time before they actually burn an image. Personally, when I was running 24/7 with CRT monitors, I would just turn them off anyway to save power. If you are using an LCD monitor, you don't have to worry about burn at all. I've seen one, a Sony 23" widescreen, that bizarrely enough would keep an image of bright white letters that had been static for a long time on the screen. Even then, though, it was just a temporary effect and faded after 20 minutes or so. |
Borgholio Send message Joined: 2 Aug 99 Posts: 654 Credit: 18,623,738 RAC: 45 |
> It is still possible for a cathode ray tube monitor of any generation to get > screen burn. However, CRT monitors nowadays are operated at much higher scan > rates, so it is far less of a problem than with those of yesteryear or > ordinary televisions. It takes a long time before they actually burn an > image. Personally, when I was running 24/7 with CRT monitors, I would just > turn them off anyway to save power. > > If you are using an LCD monitor, you don't have to worry about burn at all. > I've seen one, a Sony 23" widescreen, that bizarrely enough would keep an > image of bright white letters that had been static for a long time on the > screen. Even then, though, it was just a temporary effect and faded after 20 > minutes or so. > Probably some of the crystals getting frozen in their energized state, and taking a bit of time to calm down. You will be assimilated...bunghole! |
Murasaki Send message Joined: 22 Jul 03 Posts: 702 Credit: 62,902 RAC: 0 |
> > I've seen one, a Sony 23" widescreen, that bizarrely enough would keep > an > > image of bright white letters that had been static for a long time on > the > > screen. Even then, though, it was just a temporary effect and faded after > 20 > > minutes or so. > > > > Probably some of the crystals getting frozen in their energized state, and > taking a bit of time to calm down. Could be. I've never really figured out why. The effect looked like an outline of where the letters were. I was thinking it may have something to do with the fact that this particular monitor ran really warm by LCD standards (internal power supply, very bright backlight, etc). Maybe the white letters caused just enough heating so the plastic in that area swelled. |
Misfit Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21804 Credit: 2,815,091 RAC: 0 |
> Also, if you have the computing power to join additional projects, Einstein > has a really cool screensaver!!! Animated plungers and drainsnakes? |
Raven Send message Joined: 28 Aug 02 Posts: 373 Credit: 99,071 RAC: 0 |
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