I can confirm this on Kubuntu 6.10 (Edgy), although I just get a blank screen.
** Changed in: kdeartwork (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed -- Disabling energy saving of monitor; changes the normal screensaver to a e.g. blank screen or a screen with an X https://launchpad.net/bugs/70991 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs