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Anemona 1.42

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Anemona is a particle-based screensaver based on LiquidMac. Its movements suggest the ones of a sea anemone. Unlike LiquidMac, it doesn't use the SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor).

Get the 64 bit version at http://uri.cat/software/Anemona/

What's New

Version 1.4.2:

Added 64bit version for Snow Leopard.
Drawing performance improvements.

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Mac OS X 10.6 might require the 64bit version, depending on your hardware.

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Anemona User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 1.x:

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+123

Eric-Woehler tipped on 03 Sep 2009

It does work under SL. I installed onto my Mini and first time it didn't run. Re-installed and all was fine. Both versions were the same (1.42) so maybe a corrupt pref file or it just needed a clean install? worth persisting as it does run under SL - I have it on my unibody 13" and mini.

[Version 1.42]

BiTurbo27t commented on 04 Nov 2007

Thanks for adding multiple monitor support, as well as a few options. I'm enjoying seeing this saver "grow" and mature, and appreciate the developer's continual enhancements and improvements. Some color options next would be great!

I've not tried this yet on my 30" dual screen setup yet, so can't report on multiple monitor performance, but it's a beautiful saver!

Thank you and keep up the great work!

[Version 1.4]

+49

mac adam commented on 04 Nov 2007

Nice too me,
Low mac actived is more beauty to me,
but good to let choice.
Thanks

[Version 1.4]

+45

Peter da Silva commented on 24 Oct 2007

Thanks for changing the name. :)

[Version 1.3]

+49

mac adam tipped on 23 Oct 2007

the new version is not cute like before,
too much particules,
less movements…

hope next one will be much vitalic

[Version 1.3]

1 Reply

WonderSwan replied on 24 Oct 2007

I have to agree - can you add an option to set the number of particles and 'take the lid off the tank'?

This screensaver ought to be bundled with Leopard - It'd definitely help to sell a few more Macs!

+29

siddhartha commented on 23 Oct 2007

EXCELLENT screensaver!

I think it would be PERFECT if it could be made to span multiple displays- I have 2 displays, and one remains blank while the other displays the saver-either have it span displays, or mirror, please.

It would also be nice to be able to change size of the dots, and cycle speed.

All in all-EXCELLENT!

[Version 1.3]

Gary Katz commented on 23 Oct 2007

I love this saver! I've been a fan since I installed LiquidMac to play with the sms on my macbook pro.

I have a couple of requests for future developement of this saver.

1. Give the user the option to change things in the saver. Color, speed, trails, gravity etc, should be user controlled, just like in LiquidMac.

2. An option to allow the user to manually control the flow, perhaps by moving the mouse around the screen, and the saver reacts accordingly. I know moving the mouse would deactivate the saver, but this could be an option where it doesn't deactivate until a click is registered.

3. I'd be more than happy to help beta test. I've beta tested tons of apps in the past, and would love to help this saver evolve. (Dev, email me if you're interested at www.macmd.com)

Keep up the great work!

[Version 1.3]

scwjunk commented on 22 Oct 2007

I use a two-monitor system, with my desktop spanned, and this awesome (really, it's amazing) screen saver only seems to show on the main monitor. any ideas of how to make it pop up on both? (but not spanned... I'd prefer it to show the same thing on both monitors, like other screen savers I've used). thanks!

[Version 1.2]

2 Replies

armadillu (developer) replied on 22 Oct 2007

The screensaver is set to use on screen only on purpose, as it's quite heavy on CPU. If two or more instances are launched, performance drops and it doesn't run fluid anymore, which brakes the experience.

scwjunk replied on 22 Oct 2007

great, no problem. I'll leave it as-is and keep loving it.

+76

Mudflapper reviewed on 20 Oct 2007

30 seconds after I installed it, it became my new favorite screensaver.

LOVE it. Thanks!

[Version 1.1]

clemenz commented on 19 Oct 2007

Simple and effective, great file size.

[Version 1.1]

XSLord had trouble on 03 Sep 2009

I can still not get this to work!
(MacBook Pro 15" Unibody)

After installing it i get the a window with the following message:

You cannot use Anemona screen saver
on this computer

Contact developer...

So why can't i get this to work, assistance is appreciated!

[Version 1.42]

pardthemonster had trouble on 29 Aug 2009

Does not work with Snow Leopard, but says it does.

[Version 1.42]

-1

Radiorhaeem had trouble on 27 Aug 2009

Whatever version this page links to doesn't work on my 10.5.8 Macbook. "Can't load screen saver. Screen saver "Anemona" did not load properly. Please select another screen saver. Error: Can't load bundle."

[Version 1.42]

2 Replies

armadillu commented on 27 Aug 2009

Try getting it again, I mistakenly uploaded a 10.6 version only

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Radiorhaeem replied on 27 Aug 2009

THERE we go :) Now it works. Looks great! Thank you

Dan-Neal had trouble on 04 Nov 2007

OK, 2.33 GHz iMac with 256MB of VRAM and a 19 in ViewSonic PF790 monitor attached.

The screensaver does _not_ display on the PF 790 despite having Main screen Only unchecked.

ADDITIONAL PROFILE INFO

NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0391
Revision ID: 0x00a1
ROM Revision: 3021
Displays:
iMac:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Depth: 32-bit Color
Built-In: Yes
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
PF790:
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported

[Version 1.4]

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