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xset: Set the screensaver to start after 60 minutes of inactivity.
$ xset s 3600 3600
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The command "xset s 3600 3600" is a command used to set the screen saver options in the X Window System, which is a graphical user interface for Unix-like operating systems.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "xset" is the command used to set user preferences like screen saver, keyboard, and pointer settings in X Window System.
  • "s" is an option used to specify the screen saver settings.
  • "3600" is the value given as a parameter to the first "3600" after the "s" option. This value represents the number of seconds of inactivity before the screen saver activates.
  • The second "3600" is another parameter that represents the number of seconds before the screen saver goes to another mode if it supports multiple modes.

In summary, the command "xset s 3600 3600" sets the screen saver timeout to 3600 seconds (1 hour) of inactivity, and also sets the mode switch timeout to 3600 seconds.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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