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There are some Internet hits for this query, but none has a satisfying answer.

How can I make VLC and xscreensaver play nice together on Ubuntu 12.10 (using xmonad, not Unity or GNOME or anything)?

I want any fullscreen application (in xmonad) and VLC to completely disable xscreensaver from taking any automatic actions. Essentially if VLC changed xscreensaver.timeout to infinity while playing, that would be perfect.

I do not want to have to run a shell script to disable the screensaver.

Jorge Castro
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You should be able to disable the screensaver in fullscreen VLC from the Preferences > Video > Show all settings > Disable Screensaver.

To disable it for other fullscreen video applications you can try the lightsOn.sh script from here.

I'm wasn't sure what you mean by

I do not want to have to run a shell script to disable the screensaver.

I take it that it means that you don't want to manually run a shell script.

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