thanks

very good !

@ #101 "Screensavers waste energy. We’d probably be a lot less dependent on the middle east’s oil if all you jokers didn’t have your screensavers running." - That was by far the most ignorant comment posted in this thread. While screensavers do waste energy they do save monitors. How do they cause an increase in the need for oil. Would someone please tell Mr. Gore that "monitor landfills" are also a bad thing. Thank You...

I have downloaded and activated it before the time expired but it is telling me I am on a 30 day trial and to please purchase it. I downloaded & activated it before I downloaded & activated Avalon game on game giveaway of the day and I am able to use Avalon. Did I do something wrong or is anyone else getting this message?

Variety is the spice of life. I really like all the screensavers. This one is spice! Thank you.
Hey 112, My PC and monitor are not in charge! It is what I want, not what they want or need. My graphics card does not work hard at all on any of the screensavers provided here. It does not run hot either because I have provided it with it's very own cooler. I have never worn out any PC or monitor by usage. (a power supply module occasionally but never a graphics card or monitor) Your assumptions are just not my experiences. grin

its amazing man, it really is one of the best i've seen, anyway , thanks for giving it free , this screen saver rocks man!!

I like it. I would not call it fantastic or anything, nor would I pay $17 for it to be truthful, but as a give away it is really nice and definitely superior to the other screensavers given away lately. I don't say make a regular habit of it, but nice screensavers like this one offered every now and again would be really enjoyable for me.

Screen savers don't have to be run as screen savers--they can be run standalone as relaxing animations. My screen saver is blank, then my monitor turns off. CRT's do burn-in long-term static images. LCD's can build up a charge across liquid-crystal cells with long-term static images, resulting in image retention. Unlike a CRT, this "damage" isn't permanent. Using a computer doesn't shorten its life, and my computer's fans don't come on when running screen savers. Here are some Fantastic Ocean 3D images captured from my high-resolution desktop (images Copyright Rixane Interactive). The bluest scheme shows a lack of anti-aliasing, but the others look OK. Internet Explorer will scale these down to your window size, but you can zoom them to actual size and scroll around.

Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 1
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 2
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 3
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 4
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 5
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 6
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 7
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 8
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 9
Rixane Interactive Fantastic Ocean 3D 10

I also went back and added
Astro Gemini 3D Waterfall Screenshots

A screensaver costing around $18!! I wonder has anyone brought it yet!! Anyway giving it free is good.

#40 been watching too much Clockwork Orange. Are you ready to play "Hogs Of The Road" or are you listening to Beethoven again?

Dose anyone from this site actually read these posts?
When did they go wrong to recieve negitive feedback.
Glad they dont make us click on some stupid advert rich links just to recieve there free software.

When I m bored I read Anonymous' s comments
it really helps to get some sleep

Looks like we are back to the beginning of the cycle again :(
What comes next? Another screensaver tomorrow, followed by an FTP client, a couple of audio rippers/MP3 converters and a PDF viewer.
I’ll take a week away I think. Running out of ideas GOTD?

Comment by CJ — March 25th, 2007 at 7:48 am

Just another dull screensaver. That’s is I’ll never visit this site again.

Comment by Dries6951 — March 25th, 2007 at 8:08 am

Well to you 2 I say: Good riddance!

I have crashed my computer so many times lately it isn't funny anymore...

As for this giveaway it is great looking but I gotta go to sleep so I cant download right now and I don't really want...

Night all and keep up the good wrk GAOTD Team!

This is directed to those complaining about the give away. I was raised that if you were given something even if you didn't like it you said thank you and didn't complain. Giveaway of the day didn't set the price, the company who made the software did, but they did get it for you free. Back in the 70's when Fortran and Colbalt was used a program cost $20,000 minimum. You need to thank them and not complain. I understand times have changed but use common courtesy please and be thankful. I know this old hillbilly is.

Man...my corporate-issued laptop does not like screensavers...I just get a black, blank screen (along with my heart skipping several beats as I fear it causing a crash and erasing all my data)...Ah well...

Modern monitors don't have screens that need saving. By using screensavers that are graphics intensive means your graphics card is also working hard therefore reducing its life and using considerable energy, hence the fans on the average graphics card to keep them cool due to the amount of watts they use. Add to that the fact your monitor is on and your computer is working away means their life span is also reduced. Also the amount of energy consumed is considerable.

Do yourself and the planet a favour and turn off the system when not in use.

Screensavers are just eye candy!!

Thanks for great software. Downloaded and used lots. I am glad that I dont like everything you offer. If I did I wouldnt have time for real life or to actually use what I downloaded.
Now about screensavers. The best and most fun screensaver was so many years ago Johnny Castaway. It was simple and changing with seasons, story of a guy marrooned on an island. He gets to meet a mermaid amongst his troubles. I also remember a yacht with revelers passing by. (Sorry it was back in Win3.1 days) If you Google it it should give you system requirements.
I beleive I heard somewhere that the realy flat (plasma) monitors do need screensavers as they run hotter.
Also some free screensaver websites come with trojans, spyware and viruses. Especially the once that advertise on TV.

I'm not a fan of whiners either, but does anyone really want stupid screen savers? I don't know why anyone would spend money on one.

I'm loving it! Anyone who likes the ocean will enjoy this one. Thank you GOTD!

Post 101 - Screensavers waste energy. We’d probably be a lot less dependent on the middle east’s oil if all you jokers didn’t have your screensavers running.

Please can you tell me where to buy one of these gasoline powered computers? Are they faster than electric computers, like gas powered RC cars are faster than electric ones?

When I am bored I come here just to read the comments they are entertaining yet they can be expanded to show a model of society in general.

#51 el flatulence
You made me day , I totally agree ,furthermore people shoudn't
whine allthe time . I can spend my time better .
Shame on all who do not contribute in any way whatsoever and pollote
this great freeware site and not say something that is for
some people usefull or so.
Also I think that whiners should stay away of this site and
maybe find an other site to complain Or else they go and
get freeware or so in another place .
My y girlfriend seems to like that guy that says things
about stuff and so I m really jelous

a screensaver is avery very pretty picture with very very pretty
moving thinghies trying to clutter your daddy's CPU.
I told you to stay away ,I told you...I told you ..I told you

I didn't download, enough info about the graphics card was enough to put me off, not that interested in screensavers anyway but I have found some very useful programs on this site that I have downloaded.

I agree with #97, El Fabuloso, with a name like that it tells me that you think that you are just El Fabulous and your whinging was no better than the comments you whinged about, why don't you get a life. I only look and see if what is on offer has any use to me, if it does then I download it, if it doesn't then I check back the next day, SIMPLE ISN'T IT and 9 times out of 10 I don't read the comments because you have to sift through a mountain of crap to find out anything about the program, better things to do with my time, please stick to the program for the benefit of others and not your own glory.

For the record, I count about 15 posts so far that offer nothing but complaints about screensavers in general. Worthless of course, but count how many posts are complaints about the complainers. Thanks for pointing out your own virtues.
And #86, Teri, I would most certainly complain about being hung. New rope or old.
Thanks GOTD for a great site.

I think this screensaver's graphics are better than usual, but the screensaver itself is rather dull. Tranquil and beautiful, sure, but it would have been nice to have something more happen than a glide over the water. Some fish or birds perhaps?

Thanks for the chance to try this one out, GaotD!

Screensavers waste energy. We'd probably be a lot less dependent on the middle east's oil if all you jokers didn't have your screensavers running.

that's all? i can't believe they are selling it, not freeware, for 20 bucks! no way

I downloaded the game..and never could find it anywhere.. never could run it.. dunno where it went.. guess I will never know ...hmmmmmm..even clicked on everything that asked to activate it.. nuttin... oh well...... guess I will stick with my Big Kahuna one..it was free too.

I just wanted to say ty for a nice screensaver. I really enjoy it. I was looking at it after I installed it and the next thing I knew I was waking up 1 1/2 hours later in my chair..............oh my aching back..lol Its that relaxing. Good job on this site and good luck with it. Too bad people come here and complain so bitterly about things. Afterall, if you dont like something, its not like you spent the money on it , is it? So uninstall it.......anyway, ty again, all the best Jill

GOTAD, thanks for such a great site. Its just a shame there arent more companies with more time worthy products to test out.
Rixane Interactive, are u insane? $18 for a screen saver? forget saving your screen, save your money instead.

Note to El Fabuloso. After your paragraphs of ranting, you failed to make any comments on the product yourself. making it a waste of time, as we hear the same things everyday from everyone anyway.
Reading the haters here is the most entertaining part of this site!

A nice screensaver I bet but the water life 3d one is much better I have the full version of it for a person who's not a big fan of screensavers the water life 3d screensaver is really really good trust me!!!

Just look at the top of this page on the side go to the site and look at some of the screenshots and maybe even it will be on here for a giveaway sometime you never know but its a real treat.

Freedom of speech rocks. We should want everyone to say what\'s in their mind, no matter how stupid or pointless we think it is.

#79
Lite version work faster because it run only in 800x600 resolution. Setup 800x600 in full version and it will work fast.

2All: Thanks for your comments :)

OK, I did read the comments, and now I feel kinda like a whiner, but not that much. Here's why. The ocean is a fascinating place for me, and its surface never fails to control my gaze. But this just wasn't... it. When someone says it's like paragliding several feet above the waves, I would expect to see some scary-butt detail at max resolution. Unfortunately the best res (at 1280x1024) I can get looks like I'm a quarter mile up at least.

I like what this group is doing, and I will be happy to plunk down real cash money.... when they deliver on under-thirty (At the MOST) rendering of ocean movement in this package.

But it is a start! Don't know anyone else with the balls to try and replicate ocean currents!

So, I like the effort, but I want more and will pay for it. Hope the lads and lassies working on this team will follow up.

Cheers!

Johnny

Hi GOTD team! ;)

I was about to install it when I thought I'd read the other comments first. I'm afraid the CPU usage comments by #79 and #87 has dissuaded me from bothering.

In these current times when we're constantly scanning for viruses, malware and adware (I use Spybot and Adaware every few days, as well as McAfee on a permanent basis - I'm a download junkie ;) I'd prefer not to have the added problem of orphaned files in my registry. So no installation for me this time.

However, I do appreciate all the effort it must take to put a site like this together and giving us the opportunity to try out all the different software. Thank you so much GOTD! ;)

One question: Are there no game giveaways on a Sunday?

Haters hate I guess. Personally I like screensavers specifcally ones that seem to drop me into the middle of a Pink Floyd trype of video thingy when it activates. Just keep sending whatever you guys like. I love it. Let the haters hate, thats what they do.

Thanks GAOTD

looks very nice, and it does not seem to slow the computer like other screensavers. nice.

thanks, its beautiful

It never ceases to amaze me how petty people can be. If you dont like screensavers then come back tomorrow. Some people think they're cool. I don't install every free thing offered either. Thank you for this website. It has, in fact, given me opportunity to try programs that I have actually purchased later for a different machine. I think this screensaver is kinda cool and it keeps my cat entertained while I'm away. My computer is buff enough to not even notice it running.

Downloaded and tried it out (as I feel *everyone* should before their "reviews" of these daily software giveaways); found this SS to be quite a resource hog, especially when I chose the option to use the highest quality graphics. Wasn't fond of the sound effects, either. Yes, I know those are optional so that wouldn't have been an issue for me. Between 1 - 10, I'd give it a 4 1/2. Not a keeper for me, but thanks anyway.

I agree with Beverly #49. Don't bother coming here for free downloads if all you are going to do is whine about it. Also, you whiners would probably complain if you were to be hung with a new rope. Quit whining and complaining.

Thanks....:D

thanks for the screensaver

EXCELLENT FREE GIFT! Many thanks!

Goodbye #44. What will we all do without you?! Cretin!

JC

Looks beautiful! This is something I would never pay for, but as a free download, why not?

What other websites have free screensavers that are good like this?

TIA!!!

#51--- El Fabuloso, you just made my day!! Thanks for saying what needed to be said---

I first downloaded their free Light version. I was happy that it ran with a relative low CPU usage, but as it had advertisement I got rid of it and installed the full version offered here for free today. It's beautiful I admit. However, this version consumes 100% CPU on my system, even with music off and details set to minimum. So away it goes, I don't need savers which burn my machine and/or cripple my running processes.

After uninstalling, turns out that this application left some garbage behind it, including 6 files in my Windows dir and numerous registry keys. This I really hate. I will not stand for my system being raped by lazy programmers. Go back and learn some proper coding!

To those who've posted saying screensavers aren't technically necessary any longer, we thank you for your brilliant sharing of information...not. Most people know that screensavers are simply a novel carryover from the past, and are merely decorative. And that's perfectly o.k., since a lot of people enjoy them regardless. Just like your desktop wallpaper. You know you don't really need that, right? Why don't you get rid of your desktop wallpaper and just have a black screen then (you know, like a plain dos window)? Then you can pretend your are looking into a window to your (ungrateful) soul.

Frankly I'm amazed at the number of complete morons who even bother posting to complain about whatever TYPE of software is given away for FREE here. Do you think anyone even cares about your lame complaint that you don't always get what you demand for free? No, most of us are too busy appreciating what we do get here.

If you don't like what is given away for FREE here, why don't you go to the store and PAY for some software then? Otherwise, you are like the beggar who complains that people don't put enough change in their cup.