How can I enable a screen blanker (screensaver) for Ubuntu 17.10 Server console?

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How can I enable a console blanker (screensaver) for Ubuntu 17.10 Server console?







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    Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
    – David Foerster
    Apr 21 at 18:08










  • Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
    – Brian Marsh
    Apr 27 at 19:36










  • (1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
    – David Foerster
    Apr 27 at 20:38














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    Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
    – David Foerster
    Apr 21 at 18:08










  • Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
    – Brian Marsh
    Apr 27 at 19:36










  • (1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
    – David Foerster
    Apr 27 at 20:38












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    Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
    – David Foerster
    Apr 21 at 18:08










  • Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
    – Brian Marsh
    Apr 27 at 19:36










  • (1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
    – David Foerster
    Apr 27 at 20:38












  • 1




    Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
    – David Foerster
    Apr 21 at 18:08










  • Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
    – Brian Marsh
    Apr 27 at 19:36










  • (1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
    – David Foerster
    Apr 27 at 20:38







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Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
– David Foerster
Apr 21 at 18:08




Do you want the display switched to standby (to save power and lifetime) and/or lock the console session to prevent unauthorised access?
– David Foerster
Apr 21 at 18:08












Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
– Brian Marsh
Apr 27 at 19:36




Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
– Brian Marsh
Apr 27 at 19:36












(1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
– David Foerster
Apr 27 at 20:38




(1) I asked an "or" question and it would help if you told us which one(s) of the given alternatives you mean. (2) Could you please edit your post when you want to clarify something or add information? It’s best to have everything relevant in one place. Additionally, comments may be deleted for various reasons. Thanks.
– David Foerster
Apr 27 at 20:38















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