QUARTZ screensaver problem

Hi
I have this BBC RSS screensaver that i downloaded , its made in Quartz app and has an extension of .qtz
now when i copy this to system/library/screensavers OR users/library/screenssaver, nothing happens, after reboot i dont see it in system pref/screensavers
what do i miss here, how do i fire up this screensaver?
thanks for all the help

HI Eric,
From a privacy aspect, please do not post your e-mail address here. You will receive an automated e-mail anytime we respond to your post.
Make sure and run Disk Utility and Repair Disk Permissions BEFORE and AFTER installing the update.
Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select FirstAid, then click: Repair Disk Permissions. Quit DU when it's finished and reboot.
Also, have you by chance downloaded and installed the BETA version of Safari? If so go here;
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8227406
Read the post by: Francine Schwieder
If the thread above doesn't help, go here and download and install the 10.5.6 combo udpate: http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10-5-6_ComboUpdate
Carolyn

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