Screensaver on desktop background also when i work

hello.
it is possible put screensaver on desktop background also when i work?
how?using terminal?what line command?
thanks for the help

Hi, christian.
Quartz Desktop will enable you to use the Apple-provided screen savers that are Quartz Compositions as a desktop. That page also has links to other Quartz Composition screen savers.
Some of these applications will let you use a movie as your desktop.
Some of these applications will let you use movies as screen savers. In particular, Movie Screen Saver appears both popular and highly-rated.
I've not tried any of them, so let the user-submitted reviews be your guide.
When looking for new applications, I recommend searching MacUpdate or Version Tracker. The user-submitted reviews accompanying the listings are helpful in sorting the wheat from the chaff.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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