Why does every distribution upgrade remove xscreensaver?

[pete smout]

<SNIP>
> Of course there is no technical need for a 'screen saver' with flat
> panel displays.  On CRT displays the idea was to stop a fixed image
> being burnt into the phosphor.  With flat panel displays this is not
> an issue.  With these displays it is the backlight that wears out so
> the most important point is to extend the life of the light, this is
> best achieved by suspending the display when it is not in use rather
> than running a screen saver.
>
> Colin
>
......Interesting... perhaps I have been living with my head in the 
metaphorical sand, but I did not know that, says he who has xscreensaver 
running on his machines 'to prevent screen burn'!

Oh well we live & learn!

Pete