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    Engine Screensaver

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by logume1881, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. logume1881

    logume1881 Notebook Consultant

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    I switched over to Suse 10.1 for a while, but then I switched back. But the thing I miss is the cool screensaver I had!! It was the one with the cutaway view of the engine running. And you could set all these parameters like cylinders, etc. Is there one like this for windows?
     
    logume1881, Apr 22, 2007
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    logume1881 Notebook Consultant

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    That one is cool, although I was kind of hoping for one with a V8...
     
    logume1881, Apr 22, 2007
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    I have one on my notebook (I'm at work right now so I don't have it here).
    It builds the engine and then shows it running. I think the file is too large for me to send thourgh e-mail though.
    If you're interested in seeing it let me know. I could upload it on rapidshare for you.
     
    Thibault, Apr 23, 2007
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a screen saver from http://smallblockscreensaver.com. It doesn't show the engine running, it just shows the construction of a GenIV small block. I think its great, very detailed and it has a playlist option to play music when it turns on. You can pick from a 6.2L Vortec, LS2, or both.
     
    mr_bots, Apr 23, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    The easier solution would be to just move back to Linux, but that's me.

    Anyway, that screen saver is an OpenGL screen saver designed for Linux, so I doubt you'll be able to get it on Windows. You'll have to get an alternative. There have been some good ones suggested here.
     
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    I'll try to remember to upload it tonight (after I'm done formatting my notebook). If not, someone should PM me to remind me.
     
    Thibault, Apr 24, 2007
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    Thibault, Apr 25, 2007
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