Why is xscreensaver removed in favor of gnome-screensaver

[David D. Hagood]

Jeff Spaleta wrote:
> is xscreensaver using dbus controls?
> does xscreenssaver allow switching users from the locked dialog?
> does xscreensaver allow for system level mandatory policy definitions
> with regard to how it can be configured?
> 
And why should those things be in *gnome-screensaver* rather than being 
ported to xscreensaver?

> You might not understand, in the short-term, the long-term benefits to

And here we go with what is becoming the standard line from the Gnome 
team - "You stupid user, you don't know what is good for you, how dare 
you question us!"

I understand just fine about moving forward. I also understand that 
moving *forward* involve progression, not regression. I understand that 
you don't replace a system that is in production and working with a 
completely inferior product.

> DPMS is being handled by gnome-power-manager
> assuming you have all the updates applied
> Desktop->Preferences->More Preferences->Power Management

Actually, it is NOT being handled by gnome-power-manager, as several 
other messages on that subject have already discussed.

Moreover, again - why does this need to be a *Gnome* specific thing?

Yes, JWZ is not maintaining xscreensaver, so maybe it is time for 
somebody else to take it over - perhaps the folks working on 
gnome-screensaver. However, there is no reason why it needs to be Gnome 
specific.