Hi Tormod! I've noticed the Debian package of xscreensaver is somewhat lagging behind the upstream version in "unstable". I also noticed you have done good work in the git repository to package 5.39.
I have taken that work and added packaging of 5.40 on top of that. In accordance with the "collab-maint" policies, I have also pushed the results to the git repository. I would be happy to sponsor an upload if that is what is holding you from publishing those goods in the Debian archive. If you are not available, I will proceed with a non-maintainer upload within four weeks unless otherwise advised. Thank you for your hard work! A. -- A man is none the less a slave because he is allowed to choose a new master once in a term of years. - Lysander Spooner