So, you actually have three issues? 1- Default pictures directory as set by XDG_PICTURES_DIR isn't being used by the screensaver 2- screensaver's --location should accept ~/Pictures 3- screensaver doesn't work with pictures directory specified on an NFS mount point
-- Pictures folder: --location requires absolute path https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/393727 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-screensaver in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs