Missing the RSS Screensaver

I am trying to understand the RSS screensaver, I have had this running at work on my Quicksilver G4, but recently I have switched on and it is no longer in the list.
At home my upgraded G3 also does not have this screensaver option present. What actually makes it appear or not. The only change to my work Mac is that it has been moved to a new building and network. So this does not seem to stack up with graphics card or processor power.
Can anyone advise?

Since you had directory corruption that was corrected, but the problem persists, you're running out of options:
1. Check all preferences with Preferential Treatment. Other preferences may be corrupted.
2. When the problem occurs, e.g. you open System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Screen Saver and you don't see the screen savers you're seeking, check the ends of these Console logs for clues. Clues could include messages relating to System Preferences, the Desktop or Screen Saver preference pane, etc.
I suspect you're heading down a path that will eventually lead to reinstalling Mac OS X via Archive and Install, but I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet.
3. Question: How are you opening the Screen Saver preferences panel? Are you launching System Preferences by double-clicking its icon in the Applications folder and then selecting the Desktop & Screen Saver preference pane? If not, (a) try that and (b) describe precisely (step-by-step) how you are opening the Screen Saver preferences.
I ask as some third-party menu extras that open specific preference panes have been problematic at times (e.g. MenuPrefs, PrefsMenu), and there's a minor bug with Screen Saver preferences related to the Computer Name screen saver — see my "Computer Name screen saver appears as a folder" FAQ.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X
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