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This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2, ArcaOS and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the ld Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.
This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2, ArcaOS and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the ld Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.


Binary: [http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-search.php?button=Search&key=dssaver_v21.zip&dir=%2F link Hobbes]
Binary: []
Source: [https://github.com/OS2World/UTIL-WPS-Doodle-Screen-Saver link Github]
Source: [https://github.com/OS2World/UTIL-WPS-Doodle-Screen-Saver link Github]


Changes:
Changes:
* v2.1 : 2017.01.03.
* v2.1 : 2017.01.03.
  - Updated PrettyClock's zlib and libpng to latest versions.
** Updated PrettyClock's zlib and libpng to latest versions.
  - Added AOS_Logo module.
** Added AOS_Logo module.
  - Updated CairoClock and CairoShapes to use the system Cairo DLL installed
** Updated CairoClock and CairoShapes to use the system Cairo DLL installed by YUM/RPM.
    by YUM/RPM.
** Rebuilt with latest version of OpenWatcom.
  - Rebuilt with latest version of OpenWatcom.


==Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation v2.0==
==Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation v2.0==
Currently in ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20.exe
Currently in ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20.exe
Source: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20_srcbin.zip
Source: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20_srcbin.zip
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Changes:
Changes:
* v2.0 : 2008.08.18.
* v2.0 : 2008.08.18.
- The screen saver settings page now reports 180 Dialog Units as its minimal height, so most of it should be visible even on newly installed systems.
** The screen saver settings page now reports 180 Dialog Units as its minimal height, so most of it should be visible even on newly installed systems.
- The screen saver modules are now running in a separate process when they are started for real saving (but not when they are running for preview mode). This should help to solve those kinds of memory and resource leaks on which we have no control (e.g. leaks in DIVE subsystem).
** The screen saver modules are now running in a separate process when they are started for real saving (but not when they are running for preview mode). This should help to solve those kinds of memory and resource leaks on which we have no control (e.g. leaks in DIVE subsystem).
 
Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo
Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo


Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver:
Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver:
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==Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9==
==Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9==
Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9. This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2 and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.
Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9. This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2 and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.


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Eventually will move to ftp://netlabs.org/pub/dssaver
Eventually will move to ftp://netlabs.org/pub/dssaver


Changes:
Changes: v1.9:2008.04.22.
v1.9:2008.04.22.
* added new setting to first page of screen saver settings to make it possible to disable VIO popups while the screen saving is active.
- added new setting to first page of screen saver settings to make it possible to disable VIO popups while the screen saving is active.


Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from
Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo
ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo


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==ShowImage and SlideShow Module for Doodles Screen Saver==
==ShowImage and SlideShow Module for Doodles Screen Saver==
The ShowImage module for Doodles Screen Saver was updated to version 1.7. It no longer uses MMPM/2 for loading images but it uses the GBM library. This library is available on all eComStation system. If you do not have the library installed, see the "Welcome" page of the installer where to get it. The SlideShow module for Doodles Screen Saver is now publicly available. As the name implies, this module uses all images of a directory to for a slide show. Both modules are packaged as a self installing WarpIN archives and require the GBM library. ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/Modules
The ShowImage module for Doodles Screen Saver was updated to version 1.7. It no longer uses MMPM/2 for loading images but it uses the GBM library. This library is available on all eComStation system. If you do not have the library installed, see the "Welcome" page of the installer where to get it. The SlideShow module for Doodles Screen Saver is now publicly available. As the name implies, this module uses all images of a directory to for a slide show. Both modules are packaged as a self installing WarpIN archives and require the GBM library. ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/Modules


==Doodle's Screen Saver v1.7 has been released.==
==Doodle's Screen Saver v1.7 has been released.==
This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.
This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.


Some of the main changes of this version are:
Some of the main changes of this version are:
- Optimized Matrix module, now uses less CPU
*Optimized Matrix module, now uses less CPU
- Italian language support
*Italian language support
- Small mouse movement won't stop screen saving
*Small mouse movement won't stop screen saving
 
Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/Cairo/cairo-1.0.3-os2-bin.exe
Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/Cairo/cairo-1.0.3-os2-bin.exe


It can be downloaded from hobbes. http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=dssaver_v17.zip
It can be downloaded from Hobbes. {{FileLink|DSSaver_2-4}}


Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_1 http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_2
Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_1 http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_2
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Forum: http://www.os2world.com/cgi-bin/forum/UltraBoard.cgi?action=Headlines&BID=78
Forum: http://www.os2world.com/cgi-bin/forum/UltraBoard.cgi?action=Headlines&BID=78


Url: http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=dssaver_v17.zip
URL: dssaver_v17.zip


==Doodle's Screen Saver v1.6 has been released.==
==Doodle's Screen Saver v1.6 has been released.==
This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.
This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.


Some of the main changes of this version are:
Some of the main changes of this version are:
 
*Password protection customization
- Password protection customization
*Fixes for Randomizer and Cairo Shapes modules
- Fixes for Randomizer and Cairo Shapes modules
*Three new modules: Matrix, Snow, Moving Text
- Three new modules: Matrix, Snow, Moving Text
 
Please note that the Cairo modules require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first.
Please note that the Cairo modules require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first.


The new screen saver version can be downloaded from hobbes.
The new screen saver version can be downloaded from Hobbes.
http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/h-search?key=dssaver_v16.zip
dssaver_v16.zip


Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver:
Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver:
http://www.edm2.com/index.php/...
http://www.edm2.com/index.php/...


Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module?
Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module?


Here is the description for the skin file then:
Here is the description for the skin file then:
http://www.edm2.com/index.php/...


WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo:
WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo:

Latest revision as of 02:28, 8 December 2022

Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2, ArcaOS and eComstation v2.1

This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2, ArcaOS and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the ld Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.

Binary: [] Source: link Github

Changes:

  • v2.1 : 2017.01.03.
    • Updated PrettyClock's zlib and libpng to latest versions.
    • Added AOS_Logo module.
    • Updated CairoClock and CairoShapes to use the system Cairo DLL installed by YUM/RPM.
    • Rebuilt with latest version of OpenWatcom.

Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation v2.0

Currently in ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20.exe Source: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v20_srcbin.zip Eventually will move to ftp://netlabs.org/pub/dssaver

Changes:

  • v2.0 : 2008.08.18.
    • The screen saver settings page now reports 180 Dialog Units as its minimal height, so most of it should be visible even on newly installed systems.
    • The screen saver modules are now running in a separate process when they are started for real saving (but not when they are running for preview mode). This should help to solve those kinds of memory and resource leaks on which we have no control (e.g. leaks in DIVE subsystem).

Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo

Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_1 http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_2

Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module? Here is the description for the skin file then: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_3

WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/dssaver_and_cairo.zip

Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9

Doodle's ScreenSaver for OS/2 and eComStation 1.9. This is an Open Source Screen Saver for OS/2 and eCS. It's integrated into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can cooperate with third party applications.

Currently in ftp://netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v19.exe Source: ftp://netlabs.org/incoming/dssaver_v19_srcbin.zip Eventually will move to ftp://netlabs.org/pub/dssaver

Changes: v1.9:2008.04.22.

  • added new setting to first page of screen saver settings to make it possible to disable VIO popups while the screen saving is active.

Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.2.4 Runtime or newer to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/Cairo

Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_1 http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_2

Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module? Here is the description for the skin file then: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_3

WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/dssaver_and_cairo.zip

Web Site: http://dssaver.netlabs.org

ShowImage and SlideShow Module for Doodles Screen Saver

The ShowImage module for Doodles Screen Saver was updated to version 1.7. It no longer uses MMPM/2 for loading images but it uses the GBM library. This library is available on all eComStation system. If you do not have the library installed, see the "Welcome" page of the installer where to get it. The SlideShow module for Doodles Screen Saver is now publicly available. As the name implies, this module uses all images of a directory to for a slide show. Both modules are packaged as a self installing WarpIN archives and require the GBM library. ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/Modules

Doodle's Screen Saver v1.7 has been released.

This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.

Some of the main changes of this version are:

  • Optimized Matrix module, now uses less CPU
  • Italian language support
  • Small mouse movement won't stop screen saving

Please note that if you want to use the Cairo saver modules, they require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first. It can be installed from ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/Cairo/cairo-1.0.3-os2-bin.exe

It can be downloaded from Hobbes. DSSaver_2-4

Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_1 http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_2

Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module? Here is the description for the skin file then: http://www.edm2.com/index.php/Creating_modules_for_Doodle%27s_Screen_Saver_-_Part_3

WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/dssaver_and_cairo.zip

Web Site: http://dssaver.netlabs.org

Forum: http://www.os2world.com/cgi-bin/forum/UltraBoard.cgi?action=Headlines&BID=78

URL: dssaver_v17.zip

Doodle's Screen Saver v1.6 has been released.

This new screen saver integrates into the WPS, replaces the old Lockup Desktop facility, and can be extended with new screen saver modules.

Some of the main changes of this version are:

  • Password protection customization
  • Fixes for Randomizer and Cairo Shapes modules
  • Three new modules: Matrix, Snow, Moving Text

Please note that the Cairo modules require Cairo v1.0.3 Runtime to be installed first.

The new screen saver version can be downloaded from Hobbes. dssaver_v16.zip

Articles at EDM/2 about how to create modules for Doodle's Screen Saver:

Do you think you could do better skins for the Pretty Clock module?

Here is the description for the skin file then:

WSE'2005 presentation about creating new modules using Cairo: ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/dssaver/dssaver_and_cairo.zip