How to make XSCREENSAVER autostart in Kubuntu 24.04 and function normally
To make xscreensaver function normally and auto start do the following:
Xscreensaver requires X11 to function. If you have Wayland you need to install X11
sudo apt update
sudo apt-get install xorg openbox
Reboot computer and at login screen choose X11
Then:
sudo apt update
Install xscreensaver:
sudo apt-get install xscreensaver xscreensaver-gl-extra xscreensaver-data-extra
Go to start button/ settings/xscreensaver settings/ and cofigure per your preferances
In the terminal type:
sudo chmod +x /usr/share/xscreensaver/xscreensaver.desktop
Hit enter
Close terminal
Open Dolphin / Click view / check box beside "show hidden files"
Go to '/usr/share/xscreensaver'
Put cursor over xscreensaver.desktop and right click/ choose "copy"
Now, go to /home/your_user_name/.config/autostart
Right click in autostart
Choose past one file
Close dolphin and reboot computer
Xscreensaver is now working properly
Xscreensaver requires X11 to function. If you have Wayland you need to install X11
sudo apt update
sudo apt-get install xorg openbox
Reboot computer and at login screen choose X11
Then:
sudo apt update
Install xscreensaver:
sudo apt-get install xscreensaver xscreensaver-gl-extra xscreensaver-data-extra
Go to start button/ settings/xscreensaver settings/ and cofigure per your preferances
In the terminal type:
sudo chmod +x /usr/share/xscreensaver/xscreensaver.desktop
Hit enter
Close terminal
Open Dolphin / Click view / check box beside "show hidden files"
Go to '/usr/share/xscreensaver'
Put cursor over xscreensaver.desktop and right click/ choose "copy"
Now, go to /home/your_user_name/.config/autostart
Right click in autostart
Choose past one file
Close dolphin and reboot computer
Xscreensaver is now working properly