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IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver
New software for IA1

New MessageIA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) neptune
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RatBastard and others,

I have created a standalone linux screensaver daemon for the IA-1 that shuts off the backlight after a specified amount of time. To use it, you must either mount it from a Samba/NFS server, or add it to the image. You can start it automatically by calling it from the Midori /tmp/config/XFinit script (and then freeze your change). Likewise on Jailbait, you can load it an /etc/init.d/ script.

The binary and source are available on http://www.ia1hacking.com/

From the source:
// Features: Standalone daemon - no other software needed
// Designed to work with Midori Linux and Rasmus' Jailbait linux
// Works under X-windows, text console and framebuffer console
// Looks for wakeup activity on the keyboard, ps2 mouse and usb mouse
// All keyboard activity is detected, including shift keys etc.
// Timeout can be set from 1 to 2^31 seconds (default 1200 seconds)


enjoy!

04-28-2002 12:52:27

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) qDot
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Just wanted to confirm, the utility is available on the page. I'm finally back into the routine of posting <1 month turnaround times. :)

Also, I'm working on a another version of this tool that will turn the screen on and off over the network, for home automation programs to hook into (i.e. using your home automation tool of choice or else something running cron, you can turn your picture frame on at a specified time in the morning, and off at your usual sleeping time, or else just turn it on and off using a home control pad)

04-28-2002 15:57:11

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) neptune
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There is a bug in the first version of the backlight screensaver that causes it to die after a while. (Don't you hate poorly tested SW :)

I have now fixed the bug and sent an updated version to http://www.ia1hacking.com. Look for ia1blssd2.tar.gz in the Linux Files section. This new version has survived at least 16 hours and numerous switches between framebuffer consoles and X-Win startups and shutdowns.

Please post any additional problems with ia1blssd.

04-30-2002 05:40:59

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) qDot
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New utility is up on the page.
04-30-2002 23:57:22

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) wildwildwes
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Great job. I'll have to try it out when I get this thing working again.
05-01-2002 20:59:47

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) qDot
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What happened? You broke it?
05-02-2002 18:37:17

New MessageRE:IA-1 Universal Backlight Screensaver (modified 0 times) RatBastard
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Neptune,

I have been out of town for a week, and just got your post. THANKS! I shall try it out as soon as I can.

Yay!

05-02-2002 21:59:23

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