Startup Applications not working in 16.04

[Little Girl]

Hey there,

Barry Premeaux wrote:

> <https://www.linuxbabe.com/ubuntu/install-autostart-xscreensaver-ubuntu-16-04-16-10>
> 
> I had been to this link before and was aware of the need to remove
> the gnome-screensaver to clear the autostart issues.  I thought I
> had already. But, went ahead and reran the 'sudo apt remove
> gnome-screensaver' command again.  Didn't get a file not found
> error, so apparently I had not removed it after all.  Rebooted and
> now xscreensaver runs as it should.

I'm glad.
 
> The only reason for running xscreensaver is that it offers so many
> more options, like GLslideshow, which is my particular favorite.  I
> have looked over the gnome-screensaver commands and settings and
> really don't find it as robust.

No need to explain. We all have preferences in our software choices.
I also enjoy the slide show.

-- 
Little Girl

There is no spoon.