Windows Screen savers on Leopard

Hi Guys,
I really liked some of Windows XP screen savers. Now that I have been running on Leopard for a year now, I am wondering if the same screen savers are available in a Mac format? Such as the pipes, flower box, etc... Do they make these screen savers for Leopard?
Thanks.
C h r i s t o p h

Try Googling "Mac OS X screensavers" and you'll find quite a few free screensavers. Here's where I got several of my faves:
http://www.phillryu.com/2006/07/30/the-top-ten-os-x-screensavers/
http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/lotsablankers/
I especially like the "lotsawater" one.
Francine
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