DesktopEffects

madamimadam · Nov 21, 2002, 09:35 PM

This program is AWESOME.... lets you run your screensavers as your desktop pattern.

http://flyingmeat.com/

Stike · Nov 21, 2002, 10:20 PM

There is also the small program called "BackLight" on Versiontracker. It gives the same functionality while launching in the background and displaying a small icon in the menubar beneath the clock. I will stick to it, may be you would give it a try too.

madamimadam · Nov 21, 2002, 10:27 PM

BlackLight is WAY cooler!!!!!

Thanks!

Stike · Nov 21, 2002, 10:45 PM

No prob! Now, you could look on VTracker for a screensaver called "Lattice". Play around with the settings (I like "ghostly") and combine it with BackLight....
...for the ultmate experience!!

Alternatively, use "NerveRot" - at your own risk!

madamimadam · Nov 21, 2002, 10:57 PM

That's pretty funky

I am still a big fan of MarineAquarium and MisterHankey

Stike · Nov 21, 2002, 11:31 PM

Aquarium is payware, and Hankey.. uhm... crapware

I´ll keep lattice, I like those OpenGL graphic thingies

agreenster · Nov 22, 2002, 09:46 AM

How is the performance? Does it slow the system to a crawl?

Stike · Nov 22, 2002, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by agreenster
How is the performance? Does it slow the system to a crawl?

On my G4/933 with GF4MX I´d say: No.
The screen effect has a very low CPU priority, as it seems. I can happily play iTunes, browse the web, have folding in the background and... I even tried WarCraft III with it - with max details it is still playable

Watch it! Ok, the capture messed the background, but it works

And, if it stinks, you still can turn it easily off and on again!

JupiterZen · Nov 22, 2002, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by agreenster
How is the performance? Does it slow the system to a crawl?

I have a Dual 800 with GeForce3 (64Mb) and everything in the interface gets a bit slower (depending on the screensaver you choose). OpenGL effects with much blurring and light effects (which I like alot

) do slow down the interface, but simple things are not so bad.

I think the OpenGL effects are only workable when you're webbrowsing and stuff like that. If I need power I turn it off ...

cb911 · Nov 25, 2002, 12:36 AM

i thought that NerveRot was supposed to make you woosy... all i get is dizzyness. perhaps i'll try listening to some techno at the same time.

also, does anyone else know any screensavers that are supposed to make you go really dizzy or woosy? i wanna puke!!

Stike · Nov 25, 2002, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cb911
i thought that NerveRot was supposed to make you woosy... all i get is dizzyness. perhaps i'll try listening to some techno at the same time.

also, does anyone else know any screensavers that are supposed to make you go really dizzy or woosy? i wanna puke!!

Hmmm, you might want to check out:
- Field Lines (at certain settings really uncomfortable)
- Flux (just imagine a 3D starscroller with trails and colors)
- Plasma (you have to sit close to the screen though to become dizzy)

That´s about it for now... you stoner!!!

cb911 · Nov 29, 2002, 12:49 AM

they're sweet!!!

does anyone know some exact settings for Field Lines that will make me really dizzy? i'll have a play around with all of them, but if someone already knows all the good settings... that will save me alot of time.

Computer_Phreak · Dec 2, 2002, 04:48 PM

back on topic....

are these programs shareware or are the free?

I will make a program to set the screensaver as the background if you would like me to.... and distribute it for free.

edesignuk · Dec 2, 2002, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Computer_Phreak
back on topic....

are these programs shareware or are the free?

I will make a program to set the screensaver as the background if you would like me to.... and distribute it for free.

Backlight is FREE, and works a treat!

Nov 21, 2002, 09:35 PM	#1
madamimadam macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002	DesktopEffects This program is AWESOME.... lets you run your screensavers as your desktop pattern. http://flyingmeat.com/ __________________ "Type edit a:\" "Edit a colon?????" "No, edit a : ...... A :" "A colon????" "The letter a"

Nov 21, 2002, 10:20 PM	#2
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	There is also the small program called "BackLight" on Versiontracker. It gives the same functionality while launching in the background and displaying a small icon in the menubar beneath the clock. I will stick to it, may be you would give it a try too. __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Nov 21, 2002, 10:27 PM	#3
madamimadam Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002	BlackLight is WAY cooler!!!!! Thanks! __________________ "Type edit a:\" "Edit a colon?????" "No, edit a : ...... A :" "A colon????" "The letter a"

Nov 21, 2002, 10:45 PM	#4
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	No prob! Now, you could look on VTracker for a screensaver called "Lattice". Play around with the settings (I like "ghostly") and combine it with BackLight.... ...for the ultmate experience!! Alternatively, use "NerveRot" - at your own risk! __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Nov 21, 2002, 10:57 PM	#5
madamimadam Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002	That's pretty funky I am still a big fan of MarineAquarium and MisterHankey __________________ "Type edit a:\" "Edit a colon?????" "No, edit a : ...... A :" "A colon????" "The letter a"

Nov 21, 2002, 11:31 PM	#6
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	Aquarium is payware, and Hankey.. uhm... crapware I´ll keep lattice, I like those OpenGL graphic thingies __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Nov 22, 2002, 09:46 AM	#7
agreenster macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2001	How is the performance? Does it slow the system to a crawl?

Nov 25, 2002, 12:36 AM	#10
cb911 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BrisVegas, Australia	i thought that NerveRot was supposed to make you woosy... all i get is dizzyness. perhaps i'll try listening to some techno at the same time. also, does anyone else know any screensavers that are supposed to make you go really dizzy or woosy? i wanna puke!! __________________ Thankyou Mr George Hotz for the 1.1.2 & 1.1.3 OTB iPhone unlock solution!

Nov 29, 2002, 12:49 AM	#12
cb911 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BrisVegas, Australia	they're sweet!!! does anyone know some exact settings for Field Lines that will make me really dizzy? i'll have a play around with all of them, but if someone already knows all the good settings... that will save me alot of time. __________________ Thankyou Mr George Hotz for the 1.1.2 & 1.1.3 OTB iPhone unlock solution!

Dec 2, 2002, 04:48 PM	#13
Computer_Phreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002	back on topic.... are these programs shareware or are the free? I will make a program to set the screensaver as the background if you would like me to.... and distribute it for free.

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