I have a generic install of Centos 5.8 with XFCE 4.4.  Pretty much all defaults. As is, after a certain amount of idle time the screen locks (goes black, requires a password to continue).  How do I disable the automatic screen lock?I've searched around and read suggestions to use the settings manager to modify the Power Manager or Screen Saver settings but neither of those settings managers/panels/icons are installed on my desktop. UPDATE: It appears gnome-screensaver is being started automatically.  Of course I could remove that program from the system, but I'd prefer to understand what's going on and use more ordinary configuration methods to prevent it from automatically starting and at the same time keep the option of switching back to it if needed.
Disable automatic screen lock in XFCE in Centos
gnome;xfce;screen lock
ps aux | grep screen revealed that gnome-screensaver was running.whereis gnome-screensaver found it in /usr/bin (among other places).Also in /usr/bin/ was gnome-screensaver-preferencesSolution: run /usr/bin/gnome-screensaver-preferences and uncheck Lock screen when screensaver is active. Optionally uncheck Activate screensaver when computer is idle.