Comment 7 for bug 30659

Hi Tollef,

I don't mean to labour the point but I can't see the justification in inhibiting for a voice-only call. I agree completely for video calls. If I am jotting things down on my computer, or stepping someone through something, then it shouldn't disable (and in your case lock) the screen. In those situations, however, it wouldn't come on because I would be using the computer enough to prevent it.

If, when I am on a voice call, I leave the machine and wander around the room for 10 minutes then the situation is no different to one where I go to use a normal phone, or do anything else. I may want to come back and make notes on my computer after 15 minutes but that would always involve the hassle of entering a password if I have chosen to have the screensaver lock the screen.

Obviously, inhibiting the screensaver when the user is in a long voice call (and not using the screen) would raise the possibility of screenburn. Keep in mind, however, that inhibiting the screensaver also inhibits the diming and powering off of screens belonging to laptop users concerned with saving power.